Logical Fallacies
A logical fallacy is a breakdown in__________________.
Reasoning/Logic
What are the three persuasive techniques?
Ethos, logos, and pathos
The part of an argument that acknowledges the other side of the argument.
Opposing Claim
How did Wind-Wolf learn to count in ways that were different from those taught in the classroom?
His family and tribe taught him to count materials for baskets, beads for belts, rocks for sweat lodges, sticks for games, dates and other numbers from their calendar and traditional beliefs.
What does the word "contemporary" mean in the context of "An Indian Father's Plea"?
Current; Belonging to or occurring in the present.
Which logical fallacy is being used?
Either you're tall or you're short. There is no middle-ground.
Either/Or Fallacy
Pathos
This part of the argument supports the reasons.
Evidence
What is the purpose of the letter?
To persuade Wind Wolf's teacher to change her perspective on Native culture
What is the part of speech for regalia?
plural noun
Which logical fallacy is being used?
I wouldn't listen to her if I were you. Have you seen how ugly she is?
Ad Hominem
When trying to recruit students, CSN claims they have a 100% graduation rate.
Logos
This part of the argument states what you believe.
Claim
Why was Wind-Wolf’s early educational setting “secure” and diverse?
He was strapped into a traditional Indian baby basket and his mother carried him with her everywhere.
What does the word "abstract" mean in the context of "An Indian Father's Plea"?
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
Hasty Generalization
An alarm system shows a commercial with a senior citizen being attacked by a burglar.
Pathos
These support your claim.
Reasons
How does Wind-Wolf show that he has become ashamed of his Indian race, culture, and heritage?
He wants to cut his hair and refuses to sing Native songs, play with Indian artifacts, or participate in ceremonies.
Use the word "artificiality" in a sentence.
First we require all students to wear IDs around their neck. Next thing you know, they'll have to have their ID number tattooed to their forehead.
Slippery Slope
"I've been a dentist for 20 years and this is the best toothpaste I've come across."
Ethos
What part of the argument is this?
"Although you in Western society may argue that such a method serves to hinder motor-skill development and abstract reasoning, we believe it forces the child to first develop his intuitive faculties, rational intellect, symbolic thinking, and five senses."
Counterclaim
What literary device is the author using when he says, "My son, Wind-Wolf, is not an empty glass coming into your class to be filled."
Metaphor
Using context clues, find the definition of the word "powwow".
A Native American social gathering