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Rhetorical Strategies and Fallacies Worksheet
Rhetorical Strategies and Fallacies Worksheet
The following are some common rhetorical strategies:
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Innuendo: a leading suggestion
Stereotype: generalized statements relating to a group of people
Loaded questions: questions based on unjustified assumptions
Hyperbole: an extreme exaggeration
Identify the rhetorical strategy in each of the following statements.
1. I did not say the meat was tough. I said I did not see the horse that is usually outside (W. C.
Fields). _________________
2. Have you stopped beating your wife? _____________
3. The Maserati is the best car in the world! _________________
4. All men love football; all women love the ballet. ______________
The following are some common rhetorical fallacies:
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Slippery slope: If A happens, then B–Z will follow. Therefore, to prevent B–Z from
happening, do not allow A to occur.
Hasty generalization: rushing to form a conclusion based on assumptions; not based on
clear evidence
Post hoc ergo propter hoc: If A occurs after B, then B caused A.
Either/or: looking at a situation from only two sides, or oversimplifying the situation
Ad hominem: attacking the person rather than attacking the argument
Red herring or smoke screen: introducing an unrelated topic as a diversionary tactic
Identify the rhetorical fallacy in each of the following statements.
1. We can either stop using plastic, or destroy the Earth ______________
2. I ate tuna for lunch and now I do not feel well, so the tuna made me ill. ___________
3. If you enjoy a social drink, it could lead to you becoming an alcoholic, so you probably should
never drink. __________
4. Even though this is the first week of class, I can tell this is going to be a very easy course.
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5. We know that smoking can affect your health, but how else will tobacco farmers earn a
living? ______________
6. As the candidate for mayor, he has some good ideas, but we know that all politicians are
dishonest.___________
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Rhetorical Strategies and Fallacies Worksheet Grading Guide
Individual Assignment: Rhetorical Strategies and Fallacies Worksheet
Purpose of Assignment
The worksheet evaluates the student’s knowledge of rhetorical strategies and fallacies. Common rhetorical
strategies and fallacies are presented. The responses should be provided in the worksheet.
Resources Required
Rhetorical Strategies and Fallacies Worksheet
Grading Guide
Content
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2.5
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Partially
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Comments:
In the statements, the student identified the
correct rhetorical strategy.
In the statements, the student identified the
correct rhetorical fallacy.
Writing Guidelines
Met
Rules of grammar and usage are followed,
including spelling and punctuation.
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