It's all Greek to me
Going in CERCles
Refutation Station
Logical Fallacies
Conduct or Content?
100

What English word does "logos" connect to?

Logic.

100

What does the "R" stand for in CERC?

Reasoning.

100

The first step in refutation.

Listening and taking notes.
100

This logical fallacy involves circular reasoning.

Begging the question.

100

Clarence makes good eye contact during his speech. 

Conduct

200

In an example of this persuasive technique, Matthew points out that the evidence he used came from a reputable online source.

Ethos.

200

What does each "C" stand for in CERC?

Claim and Conclusion

200

The name for taking notes in debate. 

Flowing!

200

Often called an ______ attack, this logical fallacy involves attacking a person rather than their argument.

Ad hominem.

200

Linfei cites a statistic from Harvard University in her CERC argument.

Content

300

In an example of this persuasive technique, Coach Zoe starts to tear up and speak in a powerful, heartfelt way when she's giving a speech about Harry Potter. 

Pathos.

300

Name two different types of evidence.

Personal experience and statistics.

300

The term for a type of refutation that goes back and forth forever.

Eternal refutation.

300

This logical fallacy involves misrepresenting the opposing side's argument in order to make it easier to refute.

Strawman.

300

JingYan uses her hands in a deliberate way while she's speaking.

Conduct.

400

What English word does "pathos" correspond with?

Empathy. (I might take passion as a backup).

400

"48% of American households have a small dog" is an example of this part of a CERC argument. 

"E", evidence.
400

The final step in refutation.

Because... [explain your reasoning], offer a conclusion.

400

"Yeah, well, you can either get married or be alone for the rest of your life" is an example of which fallacy?

False dilemma/dichotomy.

400
Kyren tells a personal story as part of his reasoning.
Content
500

The name of the Greek thinker who came up with the terms "ethos, pathos, and logos".

Aristotle.

500

The word "Therefore..." is often used to start this part of a CERC argument.

Conclusion, but I'll accept reasoning as well.

500

Name all of the steps of refutation in order.

1. Listen, take notes. 

2. "They say...". 

3. "But I disagree."

4. "Because... [reasoning]. Conclusion."

500

"It was raining really hard the same day that I scored a D on my test, the rain must have caused me to mess up" is an example of this fallacy.

False cause, or correlation does not equal causation. 

500

Michael emphasizes important words in his speech.

Conduct.

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