Fallacies
this fallacy refers to the specific diversionary tactic of switching the argument from the issue at hand to the character of the speaker
What is ad hominem?
Evidence based on something the writer knows, whether it's from personal experience, observations, or general knowledge of events.
What is first-hand evidence?
the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion
What is rhetoric?
rhetorical techniques used to persuade an audience by emphasizing what they find most important.
What is rhetorical appeals?
A strategic acknowledgement of an opposing point or argument.
What is a concession?
this fallacy occurs when evidence is solely based on the logic of "everyone's doing it, so it must be good to do."
What is ad populum?
Firsthand knowledge or understanding gained through an individual's own encounters, actions, or involvement in a specific event or situation.
What is personal experience?
the specific circumstances, atmosphere, attitudes and event surrounding the creation of a text
What is occasion?
to demonstrate that the speaker is credible and trustworthy to speak on a given topic
What is ethos?
The act of demonstrating why an opposing argument is incorrect or less effective.
What is refutation?
the spread of ideas and information to further a cause
What is propaganda?
A brief, engaging account or story about a specific incident or experience, often involving an individual.
What is anecdote?
the interrelated relationship between the subject, speaker and audience
What is the rhetorical triangle?
offering clear, rational ideas and using specific details, examples, facts, statistics or expert testimony to support the claim.
What is logos?
An assertion or proposition
What is a claim?
What is a false dilemma (either/or) fallacy?
Evidence that can be represented in numbers: statistics, surveys, polls, or census information.
What is Quantitative evidence?
Delivered during the American Civil War, the Gettysburg Address aimed to honor fallen soldiers and redefine the purpose of the war, emphasizing the nation's dedication to equality and liberty.
the information provided represents this part of the rhetorical triangle
What is purpose?
World War II saw the most loss of life world wide with approximately 60-80 million deaths. This is deadliest war in recorded history.
This is an example of
What is logos?
To assert that something is true or not true
What is claim of fact?
not enough evidence to support a particular conclusion
What is a hasty generalization?
Author Samuel Walker provides facts to establish a line of reasoning to develop his claim that "intolerance" dominated the 1920s era.
This use of evidence is
What is historical information?
"Dear friends, on 9 October 2012, the Taliban shot me on the left side of my forehead. [...] They thought that the bullets would silence us, but they failed."
This quote from Malala's address to the United Nations is used to
What is establish credibility?
Even though the President of the Unites States of America offered several reasons why the nation should wage war with Afghanistan after 9/11, several senators opposed him.
Their concerns would be consider
What is a counterargument?
To propose a change and explain why it needs to happen
What is claim of policy?