logical Fallacies
This fallacy attacks the person instead of the arguement
ad hominem
These transitions add information, like "also" or "furthermore"
Addition Transitions
This appeal focuses on the speaker's credibility
a comparison using like or as
simile
Repeating words or phrases for emphasis
repetition
this fallacy misrepresents an argument to make it easier to attack
straw man
Words like "however" or "on the other hand" signal this type of transition
contrast transitions
this appeal targets the audience's emotions
pathos
a direct comparison not using like or as
Metaphor
Repetition of beginning consonant sounds
Alliteration
This fallacy presents only two choices when more exist
False Dilemma
"therefore" and "because" are examples of this type of transition
cause-and-effect
This appeal uses logic and reasoning
logos
Personification
saying the opposite of what you mean
verbal irony
This fallacy claims something is true because everyone believes it
Bandwagon
"first","next", and "finally" are used in this type of transition
sequence transitions
"as a scientist, I can assure you..." uses this appeal
Ethos
Language that appeals to the five senses
imagery
When the audience knows something the characters don't
Dramatic irony
This fallacy argues that one step will lead to extreme consequences
Slippery Slope
"in conclusion" signals this type of transition
conclusion transitions
"thing of the innocent children suffering..." uses this appeal
Pathos
This figure of speech gives human qualities to nonhuman things, as in "the wind whispered through the trees."
personification
when the outcome is the opposite of what is expected
situational irony