Logical Fallacies
You shouldn’t listen to Jake’s opinion on school lunches—he’s lazy.
Ad Hominem
I studied a lot; __________, I did well on the test.
Therefore
Trust me—I’m a doctor, and I know this medicine works.
Ethos
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Simile
Never give up, never back down, never quit.
Repetition
If we allow phones in class, next students will stop doing work, then schools will completely fail.
Slippery Slope
I wanted to go outside; __________, it started raining.
However
Imagine how sad the animals feel when their homes are destroyed.
Pathos
The wind whispered through the trees.
Personification
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Alliteration
Everyone is buying this new game, so it must be the best.
Bandwagon
Many animals hibernate; __________, bears sleep through winter.
For example
Studies show that 8 out of 10 students improve with tutoring.
Logos
I’m so hungry I could eat a whole pizza factory.
Hyperbole
Saying “Great job!” to someone who clearly failed.
Verbal Irony
My opponent says we should have more homework, but he actually wants students to have no free time at all.
Straw Man
The game was starting; __________, the crowd was getting louder.
Meanwhile
As a teacher with 20 years of experience, I recommend this method.
Ethos
The classroom was a zoo.
Metaphor
The audience knows the villain is hiding, but the main character doesn’t.
Verbal Irony
Either you support this rule, or you don’t care about school safety.
False Dilemma
__________, hard work leads to success.
In conclusion
The golden sunset painted the sky with warm colors.
Imagery
A fire station burns down.
Situational Irony