“Either/or choice” is a logical fallacy represented in which of the following?

Either the kids go outside or they store up all their energy.

a defect that weakens an argument

A celebrity telling you to drink diet coke in an ad is an example of

using authority without evidence

The best definition of rhetoric is...

the art of effective persuasive speaking or writing

Which of the following may be used as an emotional appeal to distract the audience?

a photograph of a lonely dog in a cage

Stacked evidence is when

you only show one side of an issue

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Rhetorical Devices/Appeals Review

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1
Pathos appeals to a reader’s or listener’s
love for facts and reasoning
respect for celebrity opinion
narcissism
capacity for empathy
2
“Either/or choice” is a logical fallacy represented in which of the following?
Buy the latest iPhone today. You don’t want to be the only kid without one.
Don't vote for him for class president. He always takes up 2 parking spaces
Either the kids go outside or they store up all their energy.
The restaurant menu says you can have a cup of soup or a salad w your meal.
3
Logos is an appeal to
emotions
authority
logic
credibility
4
A fallacy is
an argument
something that helps you support your argument
a defect that weakens an argument
a joke
5
When establishing an Ethos argument, you are trying to assert your
dominance
credibility/authority
logic
emotion
6
What fallacy draws its conclusion from minimal evidence?
Sentimental appeal
Bandwagon appeal
Equivocation
Hasty generalization
7
Emotional appeal is a powerful tool, especially when paired with
logos
devices
ethos
slang words
8
A celebrity telling you to drink diet coke in an ad is an example of
hiding the truth
equivocation
false authority
using authority without evidence
9
Which one of the following is NOT a key element to the rhetorical triangle?
writer
audience
empathy
context
10
"Everyone else is doing it, so should you!" is an example of what kind of fallacy?
ad hominem argument
hasty generalization
sentimental appeal
bandwagon appeal
11
Which of the following is a rhetorical appeal that makes a connection with the audience’s experience?
simile
hyperbole
pathos
logos
12
The best definition of rhetoric is...
the practice of repeating something until your audience remembers it
the art of effectively confirming what an audience already knows/believes
the art of effective persuasive speaking or writing
the art of selling something people do not want
13
Which of the following may be used as an emotional appeal to distract the audience?
a celebrity endorsement of a organic dog food product
a photograph of a lonely dog in a cage
case studies about lung cancer
a list of a speaker’s accomplishments in his/her industry
14
_________ attacks a person’s character rather than attacking their argument.
ad hominem
equivocation
false authority
using authority without evidence
15
Which of the following words does NOT represent pathos appeal?
credibility
patriotism
jealousy
inspiration
16
Which one of the following refers to techniques that a writer/speaker uses to win an audience to his/her side?
objections
purpose
occasions
devices
17
Ethos is Greek for
Empathy
Character
Credibility
Word
18
An actor who plays a doctor on TV selling a pharmaceutical drug is an example of
bandwagon appeal
using authority without evidence
false authority
ad hominem
19
What occurs when the speaker/author uses ambiguous language in an attempt to hide the real truth?
stacked evidence
an argument
ad hominem
equivocation
20
Stacked evidence is when
you only show one side of an issue
you convince your reader by appealing to their emotions
you jump to a conclusion based on little evidence
you convince your reader that you are credible

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