Author
The sense a written work conveys to a reader of the writer’s attitude and character
What is Voice?
“Sure I believe in God. People have believed in God for thousands of years so it seems clear that God must exist.”
What is Tradition?
“You can’t be serious about nominating her for president. Don’t you remember what she did on her field trip?”
What is Appeal To Spite?
“Free all environmental terrorists”
What is Begging The Question?
Christi and Georgette didn’t graduate from high school, therefore Susan does not have to.
The reflection in a work of the author’s attitude toward his or her subject
What is Tone?
Most people believe God is real, therefore God is real.
What is Belief?
When the arguer manipulates emotions in order to get people to accept a claim as being true
What is Appeal To Emotion?
“You can’t wear a tank top two day in a row, and you can only wear your hair in a ponytail once per week. Oh and we can only wear jeans or track pants on Fridays. Now, if you break any of these rules, you can’t sit with us.”
What is Fear?
Drawing a conclusion about a population based on a sample that is biased
What is Biased Sample?
“The Pope told me that priests can turn bread and wine into Jesus’ body and blood. The Pope is not a liar. Therefore, priests really can do this
What is Authority?
“I came out to have a good time and I’m honestly feeling so attacked right now.”
“I saw Cady Heron Wearing army pant and flip flops, so I bought army pants and flip flops”
What is Bandwagon?
“How can you argue your case for vegetarianism when you are enjoying your steak?”
What is Ad Hominem?
“It takes faith to believe in God, just like it takes faith to believe in the Easter bunny - but at least the Easter bunny is based on a creature that actually exists!”
What is Ridicule?
“The Sadisike 900 pump-up glowshoe. It’s better because it’s new.”
What is Appeal To Novelty?
“You have such beautiful skin. You should really get the face cream to enhance it”
What is Flattery?
“I read the other day that most people really like the new gun control laws. I was sort of suspicious of them, but I guess if most people like them then they must be okay.”
What is Appeal To Popularity?