Name that Fallacy
All English teachers wear cardigan sweaters.
Hasty Generalization
When my mom started yelling, I feigned innocence, faking that I didn't know why the lamp was broken.
Fake
"99% of Dentists recommend Colgate toothpaste"
Ethos
What is the claim?
Imagine dipping a hot chicken nugget into your favorite sauce and devouring it on a difficult day. Everyone could agree that chicken nuggets are delicious, but the type of chicken nugget that is being consumed makes a huge difference. Wendy's has the best chicken nuggets.
Firstly, Wendy's chicken nuggets are the best because they are seasoned very well. According to an article written by Joe Schmo, "Wendy's chicken nuggets are seasoned with paprika, pepper, rosemary, and salt." Wendy's chicken nuggets are obviously made with fantastic, flavorful, ingredients.
Some may think that McDonald's has the superior nugget because of their crispy crust; however, Wendy's actually has crispier nuggets because they make each piece of chicken to order, so there are no old, stale chicken nuggets like one may find at McDonald's's.
Wendy's has the best nuggies
As I stepped over the threshold onto the plush beige carpet of my grandmother's home, I was overwhelmed with the smell of fresh-baked cookies and Chanel Number Five perfume. "My Way" by Frank Sinatra was being played faintly in the background, and as I moved in closer, I saw my grandmother in an elegant pantsuit swaying to the music while washing dishes in her pink rubber gloves.
Imagery
Taylor Swift is the best singer because she is talented.
Circular reasoning
My mom gave me the incentive of $100 if I got all "A's" this quarter, which motivated me to work hard in school.
To motivate using a "payment" to simulate a greater output
"Energy Drinks are Good for you," and article by the CDC stated that "85% of humans need caffeine not to be grumpy in the morning."
Logos
What is a piece of evidence?
Imagine dipping a hot chicken nugget into your favorite sauce and devouring it on a difficult day. Everyone could agree that chicken nuggets are delicious, but the type of chicken nugget that is being consumed makes a huge difference. Wendy's has the best chicken nuggets.
Firstly, Wendy's chicken nuggets are the best because they are seasoned very well. According to an article written by Joe Schmo, "Wendy's chicken nuggets are seasoned with paprika, pepper, rosemary, and salt." Wendy's chicken nuggets are obviously made with fantastic, flavorful, ingredients.
Some may think that McDonald's has the superior nugget because of their crispy crust; however, Wendy's actually has crispier nuggets because they make each piece of chicken to order, so there are no old, stale chicken nuggets like one may find at McDonald's's.
According to an article written by Joe Schmo, "Wendy's chicken nuggets are seasoned with paprika, pepper, rosemary, and salt."
"I was the East, and Juliet was the sun"
Metaphor
Strawberries and apples are both red and fruit; therefore, all fruit is red.
False analogy
Jenny was a social butterfly, friends with everyone, whereas Sally was a social pariah.
Outcast
Donate to the ASPCA now to save a dying one-eyed dog, who is the sweetest most cuddly puppy you've ever seen in your life.
pathos
What is a reason?
Imagine dipping a hot chicken nugget into your favorite sauce and devouring it on a difficult day. Everyone could agree that chicken nuggets are delicious, but the type of chicken nugget that is being consumed makes a huge difference. Wendy's has the best chicken nuggets.
Firstly, Wendy's chicken nuggets are the best because they are seasoned very well. According to an article written by Joe Schmo, "Wendy's chicken nuggets are seasoned with paprika, pepper, rosemary, and salt." Wendy's chicken nuggets are obviously made with fantastic, flavorful, ingredients.
Some may think that McDonald's has the superior nugget because of their crispy crust; however, Wendy's actually has crispier nuggets because they make each piece of chicken to order, so there are no old, stale chicken nuggets like one may find at McDonald's's.
Wendy's nuggets are seasoned well.
The tea kettle screamed when it was ready to come off the stove
Personification
Joe: Wendy's chicken nuggets are the best.
Dan: You hate Wendy's--I saw you eating a Big Mac last week.
I was discombobulated after studying for 12 hours and accidentally put the milk in the pantry.
Does the author of this paragraph have ethos? How do you know?
Imagine this: a small dog sits in a dark, cold garage. His hair is matted and dirty; he is skinny and weak from going days without food. There is no water for him to drink, no person to give him love, and no blanket to keep him warm at night. While this might be a hard scenario to imagine, it is not an uncommon one in America today. According to the Humane Society of the United States, nearly 1,000,000 animals are abused or die from abuse every year. As a veterinarian with 30 years of experience, I have seen how even one incident of abuse can affect an animal for the rest of its life.3 As a society, we need to be more aware of this terrible problem and address this issue before it gets worse.
They are a veterinarian, so they are an expert when talking about animals.
What is the Counterclaim?
Imagine dipping a hot chicken nugget into your favorite sauce and devouring it on a difficult day. Everyone could agree that chicken nuggets are delicious, but the type of chicken nugget that is being consumed makes a huge difference. Wendy's has the best chicken nuggets.
Firstly, Wendy's chicken nuggets are the best because they are seasoned very well. According to an article written by Joe Schmo, "Wendy's chicken nuggets are seasoned with paprika, pepper, rosemary, and salt." Wendy's chicken nuggets are obviously made with fantastic, flavorful, ingredients.
Some may think that McDonald's has the superior nugget because of their crispy crust; however, Wendy's actually has crispier nuggets because they make each piece of chicken to order, so there are no old, stale chicken nuggets like one may find at McDonald's's.
Some may think that McDonald's has the superior nugget because of their crispy crust;
Her eyes were as clear as the Caribbean Sea.
Simile
She shouldn't have stopped for coffee on the way to work. If she hadn't stopped, she wouldn't have had a fender bender.
Faulty Causality
Instead of Kathryn being demoted as she had feared, she was moved up to a new and more challenging job that paid more.
Moved down
What is the main idea of this passage?
Imagine this: a small dog sits in a dark, cold garage. His hair is matted and dirty; he is skinny and weak from going days without food. There is no water for him to drink, no person to give him love, and no blanket to keep him warm at night. While this might be a hard scenario to imagine, it is not an uncommon one in America today. According to the Humane Society of the United States, nearly 1,000,000 animals are abused or die from abuse every year. As a veterinarian with 30 years of experience, I have seen how even one incident of abuse can affect an animal for the rest of its life. As a society, we need to be more aware of this terrible problem and address this issue before it gets worse.
Animal abuse is a huge problem in the united states, and it should be fixed before it gets worse.
What is the Rebuttal?
Imagine dipping a hot chicken nugget into your favorite sauce and devouring it on a difficult day. Everyone could agree that chicken nuggets are delicious, but the type of chicken nugget that is being consumed makes a huge difference. Wendy's has the best chicken nuggets.
Firstly, Wendy's chicken nuggets are the best because they are seasoned very well. According to an article written by Joe Schmo, "Wendy's chicken nuggets are seasoned with paprika, pepper, rosemary, and salt." Wendy's chicken nuggets are obviously made with fantastic, flavorful, ingredients.
Some may think that McDonald's has the superior nugget because of their crispy crust; however, Wendy's actually has crispier nuggets because they make each piece of chicken to order, so there are no old, stale chicken nuggets like one may find at McDonald's's.
however, Wendy's actually has crispier nuggets because they make each piece of chicken to order, so there are no old, stale chicken nuggets like one may find at McDonald's's.
The red rose in Beauty and the Beast is a ________ for love.
Symbol