Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies

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Did you watch the video?

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yes

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Rhetorical Devices use words in a certain way to convey meaning or to persuade.

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True

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What is a "rhetorical question"? (Meaning a question that doesn't need to be answered.) Options: Who was president of the United States during World War 2?, Are you crazy?, What type of animal is a platypus?, When is lunch?

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Are you crazy?

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The NEW Subway wrap is the single greatest thing in the world! Get one today! This is an example of....

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Hyperbole

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"This is the best band because they make the best music!" This statement is an example of which logical fallacy? Anecdote, Loaded Language, Bandwagon Approval, Circular Reasoning

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Circular Reasoning

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Is a logical fallacy an error in reasoning?

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True

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What kind of logical fallacy is: "Annie must love Starbucks! Don't all girls love Starbucks?"

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Stereotyping

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Anecdote

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An example based on someone's personal experience.

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What is a claim?

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Statement that something is true or correct

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What is supporting evidence?

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Facts or data that backs up the author's claim