Logical Fallacies
What fallacy assumes that because something happened before, it caused what happened next?
Post Hoc
What technique uses numbers or data to support a claim?
Facts and Statistics
Which rhetorical appeal relies on the credibility of the speaker?
Ethos
“9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.”
Facts and Statistics
Logos appeals to emotions.
False
What fallacy attacks the person making the argument instead of addressing the argument itself?
Ad Hominem
Which technique uses a famous person to endorse a product or idea?
Celebrity Testimony
What rhetorical appeal targets the audience’s emotions?
Pathos
“If you don’t buy this security system, your family could be in danger.”
Fear Mongering
Using celebrity testimony is an example of ethos.
False – it’s persuasion, not credibility
What fallacy suggests there are only two options when there are actually more?
False dilemma/false dichotomy
What technique tries to scare the audience into believing or doing something?
Fear Mongering
What appeal uses logic, evidence, and reasoning to persuade?
Logos
“Join the millions who have already switched to this phone!”
Bandwagon
Loaded words are used to create strong emotions.
True
What fallacy relies on popular opinion to prove something is true?
Bandwagon
What technique uses emotionally charged words to influence opinions?
Loaded Words
What is an example of using ethos in a speech?
Mentioning qualifications, experience, or credibility
“Our product is the best, the greatest, and the only one you’ll ever need!”
Glittering Generalities
A false dilemma presents many options.
False – it limits choices to two
What fallacy claims something is true because an authority says it is, without providing evidence?
Appeal to authority
Which technique repeats a message to make it stick in the audience’s mind?
Repetition
Which appeal would be used to make someone feel sympathy for a cause?
Pathos
“Dr. Smith, a leading nutritionist, endorses this diet plan.”
Expert Testimony
Repeating a phrase multiple times is a technique to make it memorable.
True