ENG3.ELAR.8.G
Analyze the effects of rhetorical devices and logical fallacies on the way the text is read and understood.
English III · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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rhetorical deviceslogical fallacieseffectstextunderstanding
Skills
- analyze (effects of rhetorical devices on the way the text is read and understood) #dok3
- analyze (effects of logical fallacies on the way the text is read and understood) #dok3
- identify (rhetorical devices and logical fallacies within a text) #dok1
- explain (how rhetorical devices influence reader perception) #dok2
- explain (how logical fallacies affect text understanding) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify rhetorical devices and logical fallacies in a text. #dok1
- I can explain how rhetorical devices influence the reading and understanding of a text. #dok2
- I can explain how logical fallacies impact the meaning and credibility of a text. #dok2
- I can analyze the effects of rhetorical devices and logical fallacies on a reader’s interpretation of a text. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Rhetorical devices and logical fallacies significantly influence how readers interpret and understand a text.
- Critical analysis of author’s choices concerning rhetoric and logic is essential for deep comprehension and evaluation.
Essential Questions
- How do rhetorical devices shape a reader's understanding of a text?
- What impact do logical fallacies have on a text's credibility and message?
- How can recognizing rhetorical devices and logical fallacies change our interpretation of an author's argument?
- Why is it important to distinguish between effective rhetoric and faulty reasoning in a text?
- In what ways can authors use rhetoric and logic to manipulate readers?