

Rhetorical Devices and Fallacies in 8th Grade
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
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What is parallelism?
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Parallelism is a rhetorical device that involves repeating similar grammatical structures in a sentence or series of sentences to create rhythm and enhance clarity.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is circular reasoning?
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Circular reasoning is a logical fallacy where the conclusion of an argument is used as a premise, essentially arguing in a circle without providing valid evidence.
3.
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What is juxtaposition?
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Juxtaposition is a rhetorical device that places two contrasting ideas, characters, or settings close together to highlight their differences.
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What is persuasion?
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Persuasion is the act of convincing someone to believe or do something through reasoning or emotional appeal, commonly used in debates and advertising.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Ad Hominem?
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Ad Hominem is a type of argument that attacks a person's character or motives instead of addressing the argument they are making.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a simile?
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities.
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What is logos?
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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade an audience.
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