Rhetorical Techniques 1
When something is repeated
What is repetition
When something is exaggerated
What is hyperbole
A serious flaw in reasoning and constructing arguments.
What is a logical fallacy?
When Mitt Romney claims that his experience in managing big business will make him the better president, one who will be able to get America back on track, he is using what type of an appeal?
What is ethos
Starbucks:The best coffee for the best you.
explicit: The best coffee for the best you
Implicit: possible answer: you deserve starbucks
A question with no expectation of an answer
What is a rhetorical question?
When a speaker addresses the opposing side and says something against them or their claim
What is attacks
You presented two alternatives states as the only possibilities, when in fact more possibilities exist.
What is the either / or fallacy?
You see an ad that shows the destruction left by a major flood. There are images of debris, dirty water, destroyed homes. Then there is a close up of a child, who stares into the camera. What type of an appeal is this?
What is pathos
Nike: Stop dreaming and start doing
explicit: Stop dreaming and start doing
Implicit: possible answer: Nike will help you achieve your dreams
A reference to something well-known and easily recognizable; usually something from culture or literature.
What is an allusion?
What is loaded words
Louise is running for class president. In her campaign speech she says, "My opponent does not deserve to win. She is a smoker and she cheated on her boyfriend last year." What fallacy has Louise committed?
What is ad hominem or name calling?
If a dentist says that he reccomends a certain toothpaste.
What is Ethos
Burger King: Have it your way!
Explicit: Have it your way!
Implicit: possible answer: You can get your burger with whatever you want on it
Using opposites to show something about the details. (Ex: She wears short skirts, I wear t-shirts.)
What is antithesis?
When special words or expressions that only professionals in that field may know are used
What is jargon
You said that if we allow A to happen, then Z will eventually happen, too, therefore A should not happen
What is slippery slope?
Our burgers have 25% more beef!
What is logos
Wheaties: The breakfast of champions!
Explicit: The breakfast of champions!
Implicit: Possible answer: if you eat Wheaties it will make you a better athlete
What rhetorical device is used in the following sentence?
Hope for the best; prepare for the worst.
What is antithesis?
When questions that are not meant to be answered but used to make the audience think.
What are Rhetorical Questions
You misrepresented someone's argument to make it easier to attack.
What is the strawman fallacy?
Oscar Mayor uses no nitrites or nitrates.
What is logos
McDonald's: I'm lovin' it!
Explicit: I'm lovin' it
Implicit: you will love anything on our menu