Choose correct multiple choice answer for English Course

Ethos – establish the credibility and authority of the speaker and then align with the reader or audiences value

Pathos combined with ethos

Logos – an argument based solely on logic

Rogerian argument

Question 9

Using logical fallacies in a paper or presentation can:

Question 10

Which type of logical fallacy is represented in the following statement: Millions of people have already purchased a pair of Soporific’s Ultimate Illusion driving glasses; shouldn’t you?

Question 11

Indicate whether the statement is True or False; then justify your answer.

Ethos, Logos, and Pathos are all effective argument styles. However, to make a lasting impression or to keep up the audience’s interest in the argument, it is best to use elements of more than one argumentative appeal in a paper or presentation.

Question 12

Which type of logical fallacy is represented in the following statement: This morning I woke to find a black dog on my lawn. I got into a car wreck on my way into work this morning. Stupid dog.

Question 13

Appeal to the believability of the author and/or the author’s sources.

Question 14

Which type of logical fallacy is represented in the following statement: If those protesters loved their country, they wouldn’t question the government.

Question 15

Which type of logical fallacy is represented in the following statement: Either you decide that you can afford this stereo, or you decide you are going to do without music for a while.

Question 16

Which type of logical fallacy is represented in the following statement: Do you want a mayor who is soft on crime? Who will allow innocent people to be killed? No! So vote for me!