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Pre-Assessment Rhetorical Device and Logical Fallacies

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 16mins

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1.

What is the definition of a rhetorical device?

a)

Techniques used by the writer or author to convice the audience answer questions that would not normally answer.

b)

Techniques used by the writer or author to persuade their reader to take up their point of view.

c)

Techniques used by the writer to describe a dangerous situation to the audience.

d)

Techniques used by the writer or author to inform their reader about a certain topic.

2.

Which is an example of overgeneralization?


Kevin's grandmother does not know how to use a computer, so...

a)

...Kevin teaches her how to use his Chromebook.

b)

...Kevin thinks all elderly people are computer illiterate.

c)

...Kevin buys her an iPad instead.

d)

Kevin assumes that no one else knows how to use a computer like he does.

3.

Which is an example of Slippery Slope?


If you don't brush your teeth this morning...

a)

...all of your teeth will fall out and no one will ever offer you a job.

b)

...you will regret it halfway through the day.

c)

...you will be sure to remember to brush them this evening.

d)

...your breath will stink all morning.

4.

What is the definition of rhetorical questions?

a)

a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or incite problem solving

b)

a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer

c)

a question asked in order to create a calming effect or to ask for a logical answer

d)

a statement made in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point

5.

What are the rhetorical devices covered in this product?

a)

Rhetorical Question

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Analogy

d)

Direct Address

6.

What is the logical fallacy covered in this product?

a)

Bandwagon Appeals

b)

Sweeping Generalization

c)

Circular Reasoning

d)

Anecdote

7.

What is the logical fallacy covered in this product?

a)

Bandwagon Appeals

b)

Loaded Language

c)

Stereotype

d)

Anecdote

8.

Which rhetorical device is the following an example of?


"We must protest until the school removes the vending machines. How much longer should we continue to feed our children junk food?"

a)

Sweeping Generalizations

b)

Direct Address

c)

Rhetorical Questions

d)

Loaded Language

9.

Which rhetorical device is the following an example of?


"Whether we keep or remove the school vending machines is an important issue that affects the health of your children."

a)

Sweeping Generalizations

b)

Direct Address

c)

Rhetorical Questions

d)

Loaded Language

10.

"All Americans eat fast food."


Which rhetorical device is this cartoon an example of?

a)

Logical Fallacy

b)

Sweeping Generalizations

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Emotional Appeals