Logo my Ethos
Inductive and deductive reasoning are two rhetorical devices used to make which rhetorical appeal?
Logos
"4 out of 5 dentists agree, you should chew Trident gum" is an example of which rhetorical appeal?
Ethos
What is the best strategy to determine an author's Line of Reasoning?
Reverse Outline
Mr. Riess' birthday is coming up.
What is the date? OR Which president shares his birthday?
November 20, President Biden
According to the philosopher who coined these terms, what is the most effective ratio of ethos, pathos, and logos in an argument?
Balanced, Equal
Name that fallacy:
I have a quiz coming up. If I study for an hour, I will do okay, but if I study for 2 hours, I'll do better. If I study for 3 hours, I will likely do even better! If I skip meals and sleep, I can study for even more time! Therefore, if I don't sleep, I'll get a better score on the quiz.
Slippery Slope
Comparison of ideas or examples of 'cause and effect' can be effective appeals to...
Logos
An appeal to someone's prejudices is an example of...
Pathos
Which philosopher popularize the 3 rhetorical appeals?
Aristotle
28. They are apportioned by adding up our senators and House Reps 2 for our two senators, 26 for our 26 representatives
Which appeal is this sentence an example of? "There is a dark, scary spectre on the horizon. If you don't buy this tactical sweatshirt, you won't be prepared for what's coming"
Pathos
Making your audience laugh might appeal to their pathos, but it can also help establish goodwill and rapport. So humor can also be an appeal to which sub-appeal?
Eunoia
What essential writing tool is represented by the following abstraction?
If a, then b
If b, then c
If c, then d
Therefore, if a, then c.
Line of Reasoning
My opponent wants to build affordable housing but you shouldn't listen to them- there just a no-good communist. And there brother is dumb!
Ad hominem
On the back wall, there is a framed photo of a man in a window: who is he?
Name that sub-appeal: "My argument is just and moral. It is the right thing to do."
Arete
Name the type of reasoning: Ithaca has a popular farmer's market. There are at least 30 different vendors! The apple seller takes cash only. The guy selling bacon takes cash only. I guess it's a cash only market.
Inductive Reasoning
Establishing that you are intelligent in an area is an essential part of convincing your audience. Which sub-appeal is this?
Phronesis
Ad populum/ bandwagon appeal
What is wrong with the following sentence, taken from an actual student's essay: "This quote says that Douglass is in favor of literacy."
Quotes don't speak, people do. This is one of the most common mistakes I saw in reading these essays.
"All teachers assign homework. Some teachers are Mr. Riess. Therefore, Mr. Riess assigns homework."
Name the logical fallacy: I drank bottled water and now I am sick, so the water must have made me sick.
Post hoc, ergo propter hoc
Name the logical fallacy: Annette is a good gymnast because she wins a lot of medals.
Circular argument
Name the fallacy: My opponent argues that we should build more affordable housing. But shouldn't we actually be discussing the ballooning cost of coffee in this town? I believe coffee costs too much. Unlike my opponent, I am not pro coffee.
Red Herring (or Straw Man)
Bonus points if you can provide the other name for this fallacy.
Either/or (False dichotomy)