Rhetoric
This rhetorical appeal is about feelings.
Pathos
An argument that sounds correct at first but is actually wrong when you think about it more carefully.
Logical Fallacy
This occurs when information deliberately used to promote a particular cause, idea, point of view, etc. OR damage an opposing cause
Propaganda
This is the main point or message of a text.
Central Idea
Who is the librarian?
Mrs. Z
This rhetorical appeal uses facts and information.
Logos.
Instead of arguing the point, someone attacks the person making the argument.
A. Ad Hominem
B. Bandwagon
C. Loaded Question
D. Circular Reasoning
A. Ad Hominem
This technique makes you feel like you should join because everyone else is doing it.
A. Bandwagon
B. Fear
C. Testimonial
D. Time Crunch
A. Bandwagon.
A passage says: Drinking water helps your body. Water keeps you healthy. Water is important every day.
➡️ What is the central idea?
Drinking water is important for your health.
What is the name of our principal?
Mr. Holaday
A doctor giving medical advice to try to sell the product is an example of this appeal.
Ethos
This fallacy says you should do something because “everyone else is doing it.”
A. Ad Hominem
B. Bandwagon
C. Loaded Question
D. Circular Reasoning
B. Bandwagon
This technique tries to scare you into making a choice.
A. Bandwagon
B. Fear
C. Testimonial
D. Time Crunch
B. Fear.
A passage says: Recycling helps the earth. Recycling reduces trash. Recycling keeps the environment clean.
➡️ What is the central idea?
Recycling helps the environment.
What is Lemoore's Zip Code.
93245
A commercial uses a famous athlete to promote a basketball product and shares statistics about how well it works.
Name all appeals being used:
Ethos and Logos
This fallacy asks a question that already assumes something is true.
A. Ad Hominem
B. Bandwagon
C. Loaded Question
D. Circular Reasoning
C. Loaded Question.
This technique uses a famous person or expert to support a product or idea.
A. Bandwagon
B. Fear
C. Testimonial
D. Time Crunch
C. Testimonial
A passage says: Sleep helps students learn better. Sleep helps memory. Sleep helps focus in class.
➡️ What is the central idea?
Sleep helps students do better in school.
What is the name of our Mascot
Tina
An ad uses a trusted expert, shows statistics, and makes you feel happy.
Name all appeals being used:
Ethos, Logos, and Pathos.
This fallacy repeats the same idea instead of giving real proof.
Ad Hominem
Bandwagon
Loaded Question
Circular Reasoning
D. Circular Reasoning
This technique makes you feel like you must act fast or miss your chance.
A. Bandwagon
B. Fear
C. Testimonial
D. Time Crunch
D. Time Crunch.
A passage says: Texting while driving is dangerous. It causes crashes. It can hurt people. Drivers should not text.
➡️ What is the central idea?
Texting while driving is dangerous.
This is the largest planet in our solar system.
Jupiter