Logos
What is the definition of logos?
the use of logic and reasoning in crafting a piece of persuasive writing or rhetoric
This fallacy involves insulting your opponent to prove your own point.
Ad hominem
What is the definition of pathos?
an appeal to emotion in persuasive rhetoric or other forms of writing
What is the definition of ethos?
appeal based on the character, credibility, or reliability of the writer
Which rhetorical strategy asks questions that everyone knows the answer to?
What is formal logic?
If A is true and B is true and A is an example of B, then the repercussions of B will always be true.
This fallacy takes advantage of how little the audience knows about the topic to prove the point.
Appeal to ignorance
True or false: pathos is accepted in formal argumentation
True...if used minimally and in appropriate ways
What type of bias is inherent when using ethos?
In-group
Which rhetorical strategy uses simple examples to explain tricky concepts?
Analogies
Why is formal logic rarely used?
Because it only applies in situations where there are no extraneous factors, which is rare
This type of fallacy concludes a link between two events that may not necessarily be true.
Causal fallacy
In what type of argumentation is pathos most accepted?
Advertising
When using ethos are you supposed to reveal or conceal your biases?
Reveal-it builds trust and establishes your integrity
What does it mean to use antithesis?
This is using strongly worded contrasts to prove your point (hyperbole)
What is the most common acronym used to describe logic?
CER
This fallacy makes an extreme conclusion without presenting any evidence.
Hasty generalization
Which emotions can be appealed to when using pathos?
Any of them!
How does keeping your argument organized and grammar-free contribute to ethos?
It establishes your professionalism as an author
Repeating grammar structure and key terms are two rhetorical strategies. What are their names?
Parallelism and repetition
Give 5 examples of when to use logos
Politics
Plays
Novels
Newspapers
Ads
Conversations
Straw man
True or false: using pathos always involves logical fallacies
False
What are two strategies for building ethos in an argument?
Use and cite credible, reliable sources properly
State the opposition accurately
Establish common ground with the audience
Disclose your interest and personal experience with the topic
What does using "loaded words" mean?
Extreme words used to evoke a specific emotion