Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies

People who live in cities don’t take the time to appreciate nature. All they do is go to work and then go home to watch television.

• sweeping generalization

• analogy

• direct address

• loaded language

The constant complaints of our opponents make me feel as though I’m in a large drum

that is being beaten by a small child.

• sweeping generalization

• analogy

• direct address

• loaded language

You have the power to fight racism and injustice.

• sweeping generalization

• analogy

• direct address

• loaded language

The cost of the property is a steal. We will benefit from the enviable location near the the

lake, and our great savings in the construction will leave us with funds for other projects

that will be welcomed in our great community.

• sweeping generalization

• analogy

• direct address

• loaded language

5. Things are going so well that I worry we may be living in a bubble that will soon pop.

• sweeping generalization

• analogy

• direct address

• loaded language

What is it called when a question is asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

• Personification

• Simile

• Rhetorical question

• Hyperbole

_______________ means: a question someone asks without expecting an answer. It's just asked to make a point.

• allusion

• repetition

• rhetorical question

• parallelism

Which of the following is an example of direct address?

• "This book tells a fascinating story."

• "You need to see this incredible view!"

• "The birds sang melodiously."

• "The cake was extremely delicious."

Which rhetorical device is used when a speaker directly addresses the audience?

• sweeping generalization

• loaded language

• analogy

• direct address

Which of the following is an example of loaded language?

• "You should try this new restaurant!"

• "The sun set over the horizon."

• "The cat sat on the mat."

• "The politician's speech was full of empty promises."