Rhetorical Appeals
Which rhetorical argument does this use:
"98% of people wear a seatbelt when they are in a vehicle, 35% of people who die in a car crash did not wear a seat belt"
logos
What is an author trying to prove to you if they are using ethos?
That they are a credible and trustworthy person. That you can believe what they are saying.
define slippery slope
if A happens, then eventually through a series of small steps, through B, C,..., X, Y, Z will happen, too, basically equating A and Z. So, if we don't want Z to occur, A must not be allowed to occur either.
"Caldwell Hall is in bad shape. Either we tear it down and put up a new building, or we continue to risk students’ safety. Obviously we shouldn’t risk anyone’s safety, so we must tear the building down."
What fallacy is this
either/or (false dilemma)
What high school did Mrs. Merrill graduate from?
Rigby High School
Which rhetorical argument does this use:
"You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers - so you know I can run your preschool"
ethos
This type of appeal comes in many forms: an anecdote or narrative, an image such as a photograph, or even humor.
pathos
define bandwagon
This is an appeal that presents what most people, or a group of people think, in order to persuade one to think the same way.
“I know the exam is graded based on performance, but you should give me an A. My cat has been sick, my car broke down, and I’ve had a cold, so it was really hard for me to study!"
what fallacy is this
red herring
What two sports did Mrs. Merrill participate in when she was in high school?
basketball and volleyball
Which rhetorical argument does this use:
"There's no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."
pathos
What is an author trying to prove to you if they use pathos?
That listening to my argument will make yourself or someone else happy, or if you don't it will make you or someone else sad.
define red herring
This is a diversionary tactic that avoids the key issues, often by avoiding opposing arguments rather than addressing them
“Andrea Dworkin has written several books arguing that inappropriate images and videos harm women. But Dworkin is just ugly and bitter, so why should we listen to her?”
what is this fallacy
ad hominem
What is Mrs. Merrill's biggest pet peeve?
Talking/being on your phone when your classmates or someone else is talking
What makes ethos and pathos different from each other?
ethos has a reliable speaker/author
List at least two things you can include in an argument to use logos.
quotes from reputable sources, statistics, examples,
define causal fallacy
incorrectly assuming the cause of an event. correlation does not mean causation!
"Don't know who to vote for? Join most of Idaho and vote for John Doe!"
Bandwagon
What other subject, besides English, is Mrs. Merrill certified to teach?
History
What two things are most important to consider when deciding whether to use ethos,pathos,logos, or a mix, in an argument?
Audience and your message (purpose)
If you are not the expert on your topic, what are other ways that you can build ethos?
Quote an expert, show how you are similar to your audience, show how many people have trusted you, etc.
How are red herrings and ad hominems similar?
They both try and win the argument by turning the subject away from the actual argument.
"Ever since the new mayor took office, the city's economy has improved. The mayor must be responsible for the economic growth."
Causal Fallacy
What is Mrs. Merrill's favorite soda?
Diet Coke