Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies

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Rhetorical questions

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

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stereotype

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An over-generalized statement about an entire group of people.

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Direct address

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Where the author directly addresses the audience through the word “you”.

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Which rhetorical device is the following an example of?

"It is an outrage that the school wants to remove the vending machines. This is taking our freedom away!"

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Loaded Language

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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?"
Options: Sweeping Generalizations, Direct Address, Rhetorical Questions, Loaded Language

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Rhetorical Questions

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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." Options: Sweeping Generalizations, Direct Address, Rhetorical Questions, Loaded Language

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Direct Address

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Which rhetorical device is the statement "All Americans eat fast food" an example of?

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Sweeping Generalizations

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Which choice is an example of a rhetorical question?
Options: Who would not want to help a child in need?, Who would like to volunteer to help children in need?

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Who would not want to help a child in need?

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The viewpoint or central idea of a piece of persuasive writing is called a(n) __________.

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claim

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What persuasive technique is being used? Options: Loaded Language, Bandwagon, Testimonial, Logical Appeal

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Loaded Language