Logical Fallacies
Argument Terms
Jefferson and Adams Vocab
Jefferson and Adams
Wild Card
100

Which fallacy tries to persuade someone by using a PERSONAL ATTACK?

Ad hominem
100

A sentence that states the purpose and main point of a paper or essay.

thesis statement, claim

100

'to cancel or take back a law'? (re)

repeal

100

True or False: Jefferson and Adams friendship could be described as "unstable"?

True

100

True or false: A strong argument includes facts and evidence 

true

200

Name that Fallacy-Attacking a distorted or oversimplified version of the argument

"So what your saying is kids do not have to follow rules"

Straw Man

200

the point of view of people who do not agree with the claim you are making; the opposite view of yours.

counterclaim; counterargument

200

 What is 'a break in friendly relations' called? (r)

rift

200

"A strong bond grew between them as they worked on" this document is evidence of their special friendship

Declaration of Independence
200

The author's opinion in an argument, and it tells you what side they are on.

Claim, thesis statement

300

Saying that your argument is valid because everyone agrees with you is an example of which logical fallacy?

Bandwagon/Ad populum

300

referring to a source to give credit or proof (two words)

citing evidence

300

What word means 'respect and admiration for a person'? (e)

esteem
300

What is 'a meeting of representatives to form twelve of the thirteen colonies' called?

Continental Congress

300

Information indicating whether a belief is true

evidence

400

Saying that your argument is valid because that is the way things have always been done is an example of which logical fallacy?

Appeal to tradition

400

The literal "textbook" definition and meaning of a word

denotation

400

What is the term for a citizen or member of a state other than its supreme ruler? (s)

subject

400

As they began to form the United States, what were two things Jefferson and Adams disagreed on?

War in France, Role of the Federal Government

400

A type of argument that is flawed, or wrong, in its reasoning.

fallacy (logical fallacy)

500

Which fallacy manipulates someone else's EMOTIONS to win an argument, instead of using evidence?

emotional appeal

500

Jim’s argument on the surgery seemed reasonable, but Lisa questioned his _____________________ since he has no medical experience.

credibility

500

Which of our vocab words means to agree with someone or something

"concur"

500

What action caused Jefferson to call Adams a "traitor"?

Adams imprisoned editors and publishers who spoke out against the government.

500

The feeling or vibe of a word

connotation

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