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?
This term refers to the attitude or emotional feeling an author creates
What is tone?
This fallacy assumes something is true just because many people believe it
What is a bandwagon?
The author who wrote the crucible is
Who is Arthur Miller?
A rhetorical appeal that has to do with credibility/morality
What is Ethos?
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 1962 event in Massachusetts involved a series of accusations, trials, and executions for alleged witch craft
What were the Salem witch trials?
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?
This punctuation mark can connect two related full sentences without a conjunction.
What is Semicolon?
Who is John Proctor?
This type of story uses characters and events to represent larger ideas
What is an Allegory?
This fallacy assumes that just because one event followed another, the first caused the second
What is a post hoc?
This term refers to addressing a counterargument with a strong opposing point
What is a rebuttal?
Abigail claims this invisible creature attacked her during the court scenes
What is a yellow bird?