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To establish ethos in a speech, a speaker should primarily focus on demonstrating which combination of qualities?
To establish ethos in a speech, a speaker should primarily focus on demonstrating which combination of qualities?
- Logical reasoning and statistical data.
- Emotional connection and vivid language.
- Appealing to biases and prejudices.
- Intelligence, virtue, and trustworthiness. (correct)
When a speaker uses pathos, what is the primary goal in terms of audience engagement?
When a speaker uses pathos, what is the primary goal in terms of audience engagement?
- To evoke emotional responses and tap into deeply held beliefs. (correct)
- To present irrefutable facts and statistics.
- To establish the speaker's authority and expertise.
- To create a sense of detachment and objectivity.
In constructing an argument, how does logos primarily function to persuade an audience?
In constructing an argument, how does logos primarily function to persuade an audience?
- By inspiring the audience through motivational stories.
- By using logic, evidence, and facts to support the argument. (correct)
- By exploiting the audience's biases and prejudices.
- By leveraging the speaker's reputation and character.
A presenter wants to persuade an audience about the importance of environmental conservation. Which approach best combines pathos and logos?
A presenter wants to persuade an audience about the importance of environmental conservation. Which approach best combines pathos and logos?
What is the most likely impact of using logical fallacies in an argument?
What is the most likely impact of using logical fallacies in an argument?
Which logical fallacy occurs when someone argues that allowing one minor action will inevitably lead to a series of increasingly negative consequences?
Which logical fallacy occurs when someone argues that allowing one minor action will inevitably lead to a series of increasingly negative consequences?
In a debate, a person distorts their opponent's argument to make it easier to attack. This is an example of which logical fallacy?
In a debate, a person distorts their opponent's argument to make it easier to attack. This is an example of which logical fallacy?
Which fallacy involves attacking the person making the argument instead of addressing the argument itself?
Which fallacy involves attacking the person making the argument instead of addressing the argument itself?
Presenting only two options as the only possibilities, when more exist, is an example of which logical fallacy?
Presenting only two options as the only possibilities, when more exist, is an example of which logical fallacy?
Which fallacy uses emotionally charged language to persuade an audience, rather than logical reasoning?
Which fallacy uses emotionally charged language to persuade an audience, rather than logical reasoning?
Using ambiguous language to mislead or confuse an audience is an example of what type of fallacy?
Using ambiguous language to mislead or confuse an audience is an example of what type of fallacy?
What fallacy occurs when an argument claims something is true because many people believe it?
What fallacy occurs when an argument claims something is true because many people believe it?
Drawing a conclusion based on a comparison between two unrelated things relies on which logical fallacy?
Drawing a conclusion based on a comparison between two unrelated things relies on which logical fallacy?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of premises in an argument?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of premises in an argument?
If an argument has true premises, what can be said about the conclusion?
If an argument has true premises, what can be said about the conclusion?
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of 'rhetoric' in the context of persuasion?
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of 'rhetoric' in the context of persuasion?
In the rhetorical triangle, what element focuses on the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker?
In the rhetorical triangle, what element focuses on the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker?
A speaker with high ethos is more likely to:
A speaker with high ethos is more likely to:
Which scenario exemplifies an argument where the conclusion is: 'Students should be allowed to use calculators on exams'?
Which scenario exemplifies an argument where the conclusion is: 'Students should be allowed to use calculators on exams'?
Which of the following is the best example of establishing ethos in a presentation about climate change?
Which of the following is the best example of establishing ethos in a presentation about climate change?
Identify the statement that contains a premise indicator word.
Identify the statement that contains a premise indicator word.
Flashcards
Ethos
Ethos
Appeals to intelligence, virtue, morals, and trustworthiness; builds credibility.
Pathos
Pathos
Accesses emotions, feelings, biases, prejudices, senses, and motivations; creates a personal stake.
Logos
Logos
Uses logic, reasoning, evidence, facts, testimony, and statistics to support an argument.
Logical Fallacy
Logical Fallacy
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Rhetorical Strategies
Rhetorical Strategies
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Argument
Argument
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Premises
Premises
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Conclusion
Conclusion
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Premise Indicator Words
Premise Indicator Words
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Conclusion Indicator Words
Conclusion Indicator Words
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Rhetoric
Rhetoric
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Circular Reasoning
Circular Reasoning
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Hasty Generalization
Hasty Generalization
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Slippery Slope
Slippery Slope
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Strawman
Strawman
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Ad Hominem
Ad Hominem
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False Dichotomy
False Dichotomy
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Appeal to Emotion
Appeal to Emotion
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Equivocation
Equivocation
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Study Notes
- Persuasion involves using rhetorical strategies and crafting effective persuasive arguments.
Arguments
- An argument consists of statements, some of which are premises supporting another statement, the conclusion.
- A premise is the element within an argument that uses evidence and reasons to support the conclusion.
- The conclusion is the main point the one arguing aims to prove.
- Words such as since, because, for, and as are premise indicators. -Words like so, therefore, thus, and hence indicate a conclusion.
Rhetorical Strategies
- Rhetoric is speech or writing designed to be effective and influence people.
- Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are the three parts of The Rhetorical Triangle.
Ethos
- Ethos is the credibility of the speaker or writer and is also known as ethics.
- To engage an audience, the presenter must establish themselves as someone trustworthy or experienced on the topic.
- Ethos appeals to intelligence, virtue, morals, and the perception of trustworthiness.
Pathos
- Pathos accesses the audience's emotions and beliefs to draw them into the subject matter.
- It makes the audience feel personally invested in the information and can drive them to action.
- Pathos appeals to emotions, feelings, biases, prejudices, senses, and motivations.
Logos
- Logos uses logic, reasoning, evidence, and facts to support an argument.
- It appeals to the audience's rational side and supports the subject matter.
- Logos strategies can strengthen the impact of pathos on the audience.
- Logos utilizes evidence, testimony, statistics, data, and universal truths.
Logical Fallacies
- A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that weakens or undermines an argument.
- Circular Reasoning: When the argument restates rather than proves.
- Hasty Generalization: Making sweeping statements without considering all facts.
- Slippery Slope: Concluding that one small step will lead to a chain of significant events.
- Strawman: Distorting an opponent's claim or refuting a point by rebutting something not said.
- Ad Hominem: Attacking a person's character or attributes to discredit their argument.
- False Dichotomy: Presenting only two points while ignoring others to favor one person's argument.
- Appeal to Emotion: Using emotional language to persuade the reader or listener.
- Equivocation: Presenting an argument ambiguously, misleadingly.
- Bandwagon Appeal: Presenting the thoughts of a group to persuade someone to think the same way.
- False Analogy: Comparing unlike things based on trivial similarity to prove a point.
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