Understanding Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
+5
Standards-aligned
Marianne Clark
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a rhetorical question used for?
To get an answer
To make a point
To confuse the audience
To provide information
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rhetorical device involves repeating words or phrases to emphasize a point?
Restatement
Repetition
Direct address
Rhetorical question
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of an overgeneralization?
All cats are mean
If we allow students to redo one test, they'll want to redo every test
Isn't it obvious?
Using 'you' or 'we' in a speech
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fallacy attributes a complex issue to one simple cause?
Slippery slope
Overgeneralization
Single cause fallacy
Rhetorical question
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of understanding rhetorical devices and logical fallacies?
To become better listeners and critical thinkers
To confuse the audience
To make arguments more complex
To avoid making decisions
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