Rhetoric, Reasoning, Fallacies, Figurative Language Review
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Rhetoric?
Back
Rhetoric is the art of persuasive speaking or writing, often using figures of speech and other compositional techniques.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define Ethos.
Back
Ethos is a rhetorical device that establishes credibility or ethical appeal, convincing the audience of the speaker's reliability.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Logos?
Back
Logos is a rhetorical device that uses logic and reason to persuade an audience, often through facts and statistics.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define Pathos.
Back
Pathos is a rhetorical device that appeals to the audience's emotions, aiming to elicit feelings that support the speaker's argument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Fallacy?
Back
A fallacy is a flaw in reasoning that renders an argument invalid or unsound.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Overgeneralization?
Back
Overgeneralization is a logical fallacy where a conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence, often leading to broad statements.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define Hasty Generalization.
Back
Hasty Generalization is a fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is made based on a small or unrepresentative sample.
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CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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