VOCAB
The definition of purpose is:
a. To provide a step-by-step guide
b. The intended goal of a written work
c. To convince a reader to believe an idea or take action
d. with no result or effect; pointlessly.
b. the reason why an author wrote a piece, or the intended goal of a written work
Throwing trash away properly is important. If I eat a banana and miss the trash can when throwing away the peel, a person could slip on it and hit their head. That could lead to brain damage or even death!
a) Ad hominem
b) Ad populum (bandwagon)
c) Slippery Slope
d) Red Herring
c) Slippery Slope
"Studies by Harvard University have shown a correlation between decreased student involvement and online learning, particularly for younger learners. This is likely due to the lack of immediate social interaction and the potential for distractions at home."
Effective Reasoning
The exam was a piece of cake
Metaphor
A thought process that says "if this, then that." (not a fallacy)
Cause and effect
The definition of allusion is:
a. a thing that is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses.
b. proceeding in a straight course or manner : direct.
c. a reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance
d. a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
c. a reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance
All of my friends think that getting a tattoo on your 18th birthday is the best way to celebrate, so I started to think about what design I would get.
a) Ad hominem
b) Ad populum (bandwagon)
c) Slippery Slope
d) Red Herring
b) Ad populum (bandwagon)
"Everyone knows that online learning is terrible. It's just not the same as being in a classroom."
Ineffective Reasoning
We went whale watching
Alliteration
saying how something is similar
Compare
The definition of rhetorical appeal is:
a. persuasive strategies used in writing to convince an audience.
b. an appeal to ethics or the character of the speaker
c. an appeal to emotion
d. an appeal to logic or reason
a. persuasive strategies used in writing to convince an audience.
My friends and I wanted to spend some time this weekend together, but they couldn't agree on where we should all go. Dani said that we should go to Disney since her older brother works there and can get us in for free. Michelle said that her idea of going to the mall was better because it wasn't a place where babies wanted to go, giving Dani a pointed glance.
a) Ad hominem
b) Ad populum (bandwagon)
c) Slippery Slope
d) Red Herring
a) Ad hominem
"Based on my 15 years of experience in this field, I've observed that wearing a hard hat consistently leads to increased safety. This is supported by OSHA policies."
Effective Reasoning
Pop! Snap! Crackle! Sizzle!
Onomatopoeia
saying how something is different
Contrast
The definition of fallacy is:
a. a figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different senses
b. a type of figurative language that repeats sounds at the beginning of words.
c. a type of language that is used to give facts in a creative way.
d. an illogical argument that uses faulty reasoning or false evidence.
d. an illogical argument that uses faulty reasoning or false evidence
I tried talking to my dad about going to see a therapist to help with my stress and anxiety. He said that instead of focusing on the negatives in life, I should be grateful for all of the good things that I have.
a) Ad hominem
b) Ad populum (bandwagon)
c) Slippery Slope
d) Red Herring
d) Red Herring
"If we allow students to use cell phones in class, they'll never learn anything, and our schools will fall apart."
Ineffective Reasoning
"The company was similar to the Titanic. It hit a rough patch and no amount of reinforcements would stop it from going under."
Allusion or Metaphor
I felt sick both times I ate pizza from Papa Johns, so I must be allergic to pizza.
This is an example of which logical fallacy?
Hasty Generalization
Question:
An author wants to clearly show how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly. Which organizational structure would BEST help them convey this meaning?
a) Cause and Effect
b) Compare and Contrast
c) Chronological Order (Sequence)
d) Problem and Solution
c) Chronological Order (Sequence)
My mom said that I should trust her judgement on the person I like. She said that something felt off about them and they were no good for me. When I asked why she thought that, she said that they weren't good enough for me because I'm better than them.
a) Circular reasoning
b) Hasty Generalization
c) Ad hominem
d) Ad populum (bandwagon)
a) Circular reasoning
What would make this argument more effective?
"Everyone is buying that new video game, so it must be good."
Facts, Statistics, Sales Reports, Polls/Voting
**Daily Double**
"The farmers here grew every vegetable known to man!"
Hyperbole
*Daily Double*
"Derek should not even be allowed to run for class president. Derek is an awful person who thinks that the cafeteria should serve brussel sprouts and candy corn. He can't even pass his English class! Why should he be class president?"
Is an example of which logical fallacy?
Ad hominem