Week 3 Review

Match each rhetorical strategy with its correct description.

• Pathos

• 80% of students who study two hours a day improve their grades.

• Logos

• Dr. Lopez, a nutrition expert, recommends this diet.

• Ethos

• This adoption ad shows an abandoned puppy in the rain.

In academic writing, the first sentence of a paragraph should be the ________, as it signals the main idea.

A good topic sentence in a paragraph should be disconnected from the thesis to maintain the independence of ideas.

• False

• True

Briefly explain why it is important for a topic sentence to connect to the thesis.

Arrange the correct steps for writing an effective body paragraph in a rhetorical analysis.

• Write a topic sentence that connects the idea to the thesis.

• Connect back to the thesis or transition to the next idea.

• Include specific evidence to support the claim.

• Provide analysis on the impact of the strategy.

• Explain how the evidence uses a rhetorical strategy.

Which of the following statements about logical fallacies are correct?

• A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that weakens an argument.

• All fallacies can be corrected by adding more evidence.

• If an argument contains a fallacy, it cannot be persuasive at all.

• A fallacy can make an argument seem valid even though it is incorrect.

Which of the following statements best represents a slippery slope fallacy?

• If we start giving students free breakfast, soon they’ll expect free lunch and dinner too!

• My neighbor’s dog barked right before the storm, so the barking must have caused the storm

• The professor’s argument is flawed because they always show up late to class.

• Since everyone is investing in this company, you should invest too!

Which of the following is an example of the false analogy logical fallacy?

• “John is intelligent because he is the president of the math club.”

• “Pens help you write. A straw looks like a pen. Therefore, straws can help you write.”

• “If we ban soda, they will eventually ban all drinks.”

• “You shouldn’t believe him because he has bad breath.”

What is a common mistake when writing a conclusion?

• Providing a final thought

• Summarizing key points

• Rephrasing the thesis using different words

• Introducing a new idea or argument

: What is the main purpose of a conclusion in a rhetorical analysis?

• Introduce a new argument

• Repeat the thesis word for word

• Provide information about the author

• Restate the thesis, summarize key points, and leave a final impression