Logical fallacies
This fallacy occurs when an arguer attacks the person making the argument rather than the argument itself.
What is Ad Hominem
This transition word is used to show a direct contrast, such as: "The sun was out; ______, it was still quite cold."
What is However
"As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I can assure you this treatment is the safest option."
What is Ethos
"The classroom was a zoo during the substitute teacher's lesson."
What is a Metaphor
The phrase "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is a famous example of this sound-based device.
What is Alliteration
This "slippery" fallacy suggests that a single step will inevitably lead to a chain of negative events.
What is Slippery Slope
Used to indicate a result or consequence, like: "He forgot his umbrella; ______, he got soaked in the rain."
What is Therefore
"Think of the thousands of abandoned pets shivering in the cold tonight, waiting for a home like yours."
What is Pathos
"The wind whispered through the trees, telling secrets of the coming storm."
What is Personification
"I will work hard. I will stay focused. I will succeed."
What is Repetition
"Everyone is buying this new smartphone, so it must be the best one on the market."
What is Bandwagon
This word signals that you are adding more information to a previous point.
What is Furthermore
"Trust me—I've lived in this neighborhood my whole life and served on the city council for ten years."
"I've told you a million times to clean your room!
What is Hyperbole
Looking at a torrential downpour and saying, "What lovely weather we're having!"
What is Verbal Irony
You can either support this law completely, or you clearly don't care about public safety.
What is False Dilemma
Use this transition when you want to provide a specific case to illustrate a point.
What is For instance
"Statistics show that 90% of students who study for at least an hour a night improve their grades by one full letter."
What is Logos
"The golden sunlight filtered through the dust motes, smelling of old paper and cedar wood."
What is Imagery
A fire station burning down is a classic example of this type of irony.
What is Situational Irony
My opponent wants to cut military spending; he clearly wants to leave our nation completely defenseless against any attack.
What is Straw Man
This word is often used to summarize or bring a series of points to a close.
What is In conclusion
"If you don't donate now, this historic landmark will be demolished, and a piece of our community’s soul will be lost forever."
What is Pathos
"After the long hike, his legs felt like lead weights."
This occurs when the audience knows the killer is hiding in the closet, but the character on screen does not.
What is Dramatic Irony