What is the false cause and effect appeal?

an assertion that because event A happened, A caused B

What are loaded words?

strong words that evoke emotion

What is the either/or rhetorical appeal?

author describes a situation as having only 2 choices when there are more

What is a testimonial?

comments made by a famous person to endorse a product

What is a hasty generalization?

when the author comes to a conclusion based on insufficient evidence

What is an expert testimony (ethos)?

a credible and trusted expert gives their perspective

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Rhetorical Appeals Review

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1
What is the false cause and effect appeal?
a type of essay structure
strong words that evoke emotion
an assertion that because event A happened, A caused B
a school of thought in psychology
2
What are loaded words?
strong words that evoke emotion
transitional phrases
words that don't really add anything
words that insult a person
3
Fear tactics convince the viewer by gaining their trust.
False
True
4
What is the either/or rhetorical appeal?
author describes a situation as having only 2 choices when there are more
attacking a person's character not their views
appeal that persuades using a trusted figure
the repetition of beginning sounds
5
A bandwagon is when somebody convinces others that everyone is doing or using something.
True
False
6
What is a testimonial?
a statement that makes a claim
an appeal to morals
a person calls another person an inappropriate name
comments made by a famous person to endorse a product
7
What are facts and statistics?
strong words that evoke emotion
a tactic to convince by fear
false assertion that Event A caused Event B
researched evidence and data
8
Name calling (ad hominem) is when the author attacks a person, not their views.
False
True
9
What is a hasty generalization?
when the author comes to a conclusion based on insufficient evidence
when you accidentally go too fast on the highway
an emotional appeal
the "conclusion" is merely just restating a point
10
An expert testimony (logos) is made by a celebrity.
False
True
11
What is an expert testimony (ethos)?
boiled chicken
a lawyer gives an order for somebody to appear in court
a credible and trusted expert gives their perspective
generic positive words that just sound nice
12
Glittering generalities are not...
Generic words
Positive words
Filler words
Negative statements

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