This quiz is meant to assess your knowledge of rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos), types of rhetorical devices, and 10 main types of logical fallacies...along with a reading passage full of logical fallacies for you to identify!
If your teacher approves, you may use your guided notes and/or practice assignments on this quiz.
What is the primary purpose of using rhetorical appeals in writing and speaking?
Which rhetorical appeal focuses on establishing the credibility of the speaker?
What does 'Pathos' primarily aim to elicit from the audience?
Which rhetorical appeal uses facts and statistics to support arguments?
How does 'Ethos' help in persuasion?
Why might a writer use imagery as a rhetorical device?
What is the role of 'Logos' in rhetorical appeals?
What is a 'testimonial' in the context of rhetoric?
How does 'diction' function as a rhetorical device?
What does the rhetorical device 'anecdote' involve?
How is 'rhetorical question' used as a rhetorical device?
Which of the following is NOT an example of 'Hasty Generalization'?
What does the 'Slippery Slope' fallacy argue?
What type of fallacy is present in the claim: "Believe in climate change because a celebrity endorses it."?
Identify the logical fallacy used: "She must be successful because everyone admires her."
What does the 'Straw Man' fallacy involve?
Which statement is an example of the 'False Dichotomy' fallacy?
Which fallacy involves assuming that just because two events occur together, one caused the other?
Which fallacy can be identified in this statement: "Don't vote for that proposal because the presenter is wearing outdated clothing."
Which of the following statements is an example of the 'Ad Hominem' fallacy?
What is the primary characteristic of a 'Bandwagon' fallacy?
Rhetoric that uses true, credible sources and expert testimony is called:
Rhetoric that builds trust and shows credibility to persuade the audience is called:
Rhetoric that uses words and scenarios to appeal to one's emotions is called:
DIRECTIONS: Read the following campaign speech carefully. Each numbered sentence contains a logical fallacy. After reading, identify the fallacy used in each numbered sentence AND provide your reasoning for choosing that fallacy. Explain which keywords stand out to you or WHY it seems like the best option (partial or full credit may be awarded if you choose the incorrect answer, and your reasoning is logical!).
If you care about our school, then the only real option is to vote for Max Turner as student council president!
(1) Everyone is voting for him, so he must be the best choice! Just look around—you can’t walk down the hallway without seeing his campaign stickers on every locker. Clearly, that many people can’t be wrong. (2) If we don’t elect Max, the school will fall apart—clubs will shut down, lunches will get worse, and no one will have any fun. Without his leadership, it’s all downhill from here. Our spirit week may even get canceled!
(3) Besides, his opponent, Sarah, was late to class three times last semester—how can we trust someone like that? If she can’t even show up on time, how will she ever manage to organize school events? (4) And she said we should improve the cafeteria food—so clearly, she doesn’t care about academics at all. Her focus is on pizza, not policy.
(5) Max’s campaign is even supported by the local TikTok influencer, Hadley Savage, so you know he has to be the right pick. Someone with that many followers wouldn’t back the wrong person. **Sure, Max skipped a few meetings last semester—but Sarah skipped plenty too, so she can’t criticize him for that. (6) And, if you weren't already aware, Max started one club last year, and it was successful—so obviously, everything he does will be amazing for the whole school.
^^There’s no proof that Max won’t be the best president we’ve ever had, so why not take the chance? '''He's clearly the best candidate because he's the only one who really deserves to win—and Max deserves to win because he’s the best candidate.
Let’s not take any risks—vote Max Turner for student council president and make this the best school year ever!
Statement #1 is considered which type of Logical Fallacy?
What are your reasons for choosing that fallacy for #1? What keywords stand out to you that helped you decide?
Statement #2 is considered which type of Logical Fallacy?
What are your reasons for choosing that fallacy for #2? What keywords stand out to you that helped you decide?
Statement #3 is considered which type of Logical Fallacy?
What are your reasons for choosing that fallacy for #3? What keywords stand out to you that helped you decide?
Statement #4 is considered which type of Logical Fallacy?
What are your reasons for choosing that fallacy for #4? What keywords stand out to you that helped you decide?
Statement #5 is considered which type of Logical Fallacy?
What are your reasons for choosing that fallacy for #5? What keywords stand out to you that helped you decide?
Statement #6 is considered which type of Logical Fallacy?
What are your reasons for choosing that fallacy for #6? What keywords stand out to you that helped you decide?
BONUS: Statement ** is considered which type of Logical Fallacy?
BONUS: Statement ^^ is considered which type of Logical Fallacy?
BONUS: Statement ''' is considered which type of Logical Fallacy?