Logical Fallacies
Attacking the person instead of their argument
Ad Hominem
i wanted to go somewhere______ it started raining
but
sad dog commerical
pathos
comparing two things using like or as
sally sells seashells by the seashore
Alliteration
Claiming one event will lead to extreme consequences
Slippery Slope
First we will write a essay ____ we will go over them
then
A doctor tells you that energy drinks are bad for you
ethos
comparing two unrelated things not using like or as
metaphor
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The fire station burned down while the firefighters were out on a call
situational irony
Everyone else is doing it, so you should too
Bandwagon
He left to go to the store____ he needed some ingredients for his dinner
Because
imagine a life where children are suffering constantly
pathos
giving human like characteristics to a non living thing
personification
Buzz Lightyear believes he is a real space ranger, while the audience and other toys know he is just a toy.
dramatic irony
Presenting only two options when more exist
False Dilemma
The baseball team is terrible ____ they have very good sportsmanship
however
a doctor tells you that going outside will improve your overall energy
ethos
applies to your 5 senses
imagery
Oh great, just what I needed
verbal irony
Misrepresenting someone's position to make it easier to attack
Straw Man
In ____ most sharks are critically endangered
conclusion
studies show/%/research
logos
a extreme exaggeration
hyperbole
Im always here, everyone is always here, i am always everywhere
repetition