6.ELAR.9.G
Explain the differences between rhetorical devices and logical fallacies.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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rhetorical deviceslogical fallaciesdifferences
Skills
- explain (differences between rhetorical devices and logical fallacies) #dok2
- identify (examples of rhetorical devices and logical fallacies) #dok1
- compare (uses and effects of rhetorical devices versus logical fallacies) #dok2
- analyze (an author's use of rhetorical devices and logical fallacies in text) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of rhetorical devices and logical fallacies in a text. #dok1
- I can explain the differences between rhetorical devices and logical fallacies. #dok2
- I can compare the uses and effects of rhetorical devices versus logical fallacies. #dok2
- I can analyze how authors use rhetorical devices and logical fallacies to influence the audience. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding how rhetorical devices and logical fallacies function helps readers critically evaluate arguments and claims in texts.
- Distinguishing between persuasive techniques and faulty reasoning is essential for effective communication and interpretation.
Essential Questions
- What are rhetorical devices, and how are they used in texts?
- What are logical fallacies, and how do they impact the strength of an argument?
- How can you tell the difference between a rhetorical device and a logical fallacy?
- Why is it important to distinguish between effective persuasion and faulty reasoning?
- How do rhetorical devices and logical fallacies shape a reader's perception of an author's message?