Logical Fallacies
This fallacy attacks the person making an argument instead of the argument itself
What is an Ad Hominem?
This is the sentence in an essay that clearly states the main idea or argument
What is a Thesis Statement?
This word means a container used to melt metals at high heat OR a severe test or trial of character
What is a crucible?
The narrator of the author, a Yale graduate who lives next door to Gatsby.
Who is Nick Carraway?
Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
A) She likes reading, to swim, and biking.
B) She likes reading, swimming, and biking.
C) She likes to read, swimming, and bike.
B
This fallacy assumes something is true just because many people believe it
What is a bandwagon?
This term refers to the attitude or emotional feeling an author creates
What is tone?
The author who wrote the crucible is
Who is Arthur Miller?
Gatsby's love interest who is married to another man.
Who is Daisy Buchanan?
The museum, which was opened in 1925, and has been renovated several times since then, is hosting a new exhibit.
A. which was opened in 1925, and has been renovated several times since then,
B. opened in 1925 and renovated several times,
C. which opened in 1925 and it was renovated several times,
D. having opened in 1925, and undergoing many renovations,
Correct Answer: B
This fallacy uses emotion, like fear or pity, instead of logic to persuade someone
What is an appeal to emotion?
This 1692 event in Massachusetts involved a series of accusations, trials, and executions for alleged witch craft
What were the Salem witch trials?
Gatsby throws extravagant parties every weekend in West Egg for this main reason
What is to Attract Daisy
In the sentence, "Her determination remained unyielding despite several setbacks," the word unyielding most nearly means:
A. uncertain
B. flexible
C. stubborn
D. persistent
Correct Answer: D
This fallacy misrepresents someone's argument to make it easier to attack
What is a straw man?
A rhetorical appeal that has to do with credibility/morality
What is Ethos?
Who is John Proctor?
This character runs a garage and becomes involved in the novel's tragic climax
Who is George Wilson?
In the sentence “Not only the students but also the teacher _____ responsible for the disruption,” which verb correctly completes it?
What is "is"?
This fallacy assumes that just because one event followed another, the first caused the second
What is a post hoc?
This type of story uses characters and events to represent larger ideas
What is an Allegory?
Abigail claims this invisible creature attacked her during the court scenes
What is a yellow bird?
Whose eyes are painted on a billboard interpreted as a symbol of God or society's moral decay?
Doctor TJ Eckleburg
In reading comprehension, a question asks: “The author implies that…” What should you do?
A) Identify the main idea.
B) Restate a fact from the text.
C) Infer meaning based on evidence.
D) Summarize the paragraph.
C