English Language and Composition Exam Ethos Pathos and Logos 3

Question 1

A 'false dichotomy' fallacy undermines which type of appeal?

Accepted Answer

Logos

Answer

A false dichotomy presents only two options when more exist, which is a failure of logical reasoning and thus undermines logos.

Question 2

Which approach best strengthens ethos in an AP Lang argument essay?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging counterarguments and addressing them fairly

Answer

Acknowledging and engaging opposing views fairly demonstrates intellectual honesty, which strengthens the author's credibility (ethos).

Question 3

When an argument relies on an anecdote as its primary evidence for a universal claim, it commits which logical fallacy?

Accepted Answer

Hasty generalization

Answer

Using a single story to support a broad universal claim is hasty generalization, a logos fallacy.

Question 4

In a rhetorical analysis, after identifying an appeal, the next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Explain how the appeal works on the target audience to achieve the author's purpose

Answer

Identifying an appeal earns no points alone — you must analyze how it functions to persuade the specific audience toward the author's purpose.

Question 5

An argument that states 'If we allow same-sex marriage, people will next want to marry animals' is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Slippery slope fallacy

Answer

The slippery slope fallacy assumes that one event will inevitably lead to a chain of extreme, unrelated consequences without evidence.

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