Logical Fallacies
The fallacy that attacks personal traits or characteristics of the opponent rather than the argument itself.
What is "Ad Hominem"?
This is the appeal to credibility.
What is Ethos?
In rhetoric, this is using words that mean the opposite of their literal meaning.
Irony
This is the where and when of a story.
What is setting?
This is what you say if you have anything whatsoever to say.
What is "raise your placard'?
The following is an example of this fallacy: “Mr. Perk, please let me turn in this assignment even though it’s five weeks late and you stopped accepting it three weeks ago. I’ve been busy, and then my cat died, and then I forget, and then I was busy with volleyball. My dad won’t let me go on the next field trip because I’m failing, and I’m going to get grounded, and my grandma is disappointed in me. Please let me turn it in?”
What is appeal to pity?
The appeal that wants to reach the audience's emotionos.
What is 'Pathos'?
This is a nickname or descriptive term used to refer to someone. This can be either positive or negative.
What is epithet
This device occurs when what happens is the opposite of what the reader expects.
What is situational irony?
This is what you say if you need to use the restroom.
What is 'point of personal privilege?"
This fallacy misleads or confuses an audience by using words with multiple meanings or interpretations through unclear phrasing. It can also be a play on words.
What is "equivocation"?
The following is an example of this rhetorical appeal:
“Big corporations are polluting our rivers and endangering our families. It’s time to hold them accountable.”
What is Pathos?
The following is an example of this rhetorical device:
“I remember the laughter. I remember the lessons. I remember the love.”
What is paralellism?
This conflict appears when a character faces challenges or threats from advanced tools, such as machines, computers,or inventions that work against them.
What is person vs. technology?
This is the very first motion that should be presented in the committees.
What is 'motion to open session'?
The following is an example of what fallacy?
““My dentist says the flu vaccine is dangerous, so I’m not getting it.”
What is appeal to authority?
The following is an example of this rhetorical appeal:
“Solar energy now costs less per kilowatt-hour than fossil fuels in 42 states. Switching to solar is the most cost-effective long-term option.”
What is Logos?
The following is an example of this rhetorical device:
“She’s as cunning as Loki when it comes to negotiation.”
What is allusion?
This conflict occurs when a character faces forces that are unreal or otherworldly—such as ghosts, magic, or mythical creatures.
What is person vs. the supernatural?
This is the flow of debate that allows delegates to interact freely and the time to start drafting resolution papers.
What is unmoderated caucus?
The following is an example of this logical fallacy?
“You don’t believe in fossil fuels? What? So now you think we should all go back to horse drawn carriages and get rid of all vehicles?”
What is Strawman?
The following is an example of this rhetorical appeal:
“I’ve dedicated my entire career to fighting for fair wages, and I will continue to stand up for working families.”
What is Ethos?
The following is an example of this rhetorical device:
“The only constant is change.”
What is paradox
This type of irony occurs when the audience knows information that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.
What is dramatic irony?
The motion needed to move from one topic to the crisis topic.
What is 'motion to table debate'?