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100
Making assumptions about a whole group or range of cases based on a sample that is inadequate. Example: “My roommate said her philosophy class was hard, and the one I’m in is hard, too. All philosophy classes must be hard!”
What is hasty generalization
100
Introducing a topic not related to the subject at hand. Example: I know your car isn't working right. But, if you had gone to the store one day earlier, you'd not be having problems.
What is Red Herring
100
When two ideas, events, or things are compared but actually are not alike at all. Kindergarten students did better when given milk and cookies in class than when not; therefore students at this college will do better too if they are given milk and cookies in class.
What is false analogy
100
Saying logic is transcendental is like saying cars would exist if matter didn't.
What is Category Mistake
100
We know why it rained today: because I washed my car.
What is Non Sequitur - Comments or information that do not logically follow from a premise or the conclusion.
200
Urging people to support your claim because it is popular and everyone else is doing it.
What is bandwagon
200
Producing an argument about a weaker representation of the truth and attacking it. Example: The government doesn't take care of the poor because it doesn't have a tax specifically to support the poor
What is Straw Man Argument
200
Bill: "Jill and I both support having prayer in public schools." Jill: "Hey, I never said that!" Bill: "You're not an atheist are you Jill?"
What is false dilemma
200
I know your car isn't working right. But, if you had gone to the store one day earlier, you'd not be having problems.
What is Red Herring - Introducing a topic not related to the subject at hand.
200
Producing an argument about a weaker representation of the truth and attacking it. Example: "Senator Jones says that we should not fund the attack submarine program. I disagree entirely. I can't understand why he wants to leave us defenseless like that."
What is Straw Man
300
When the speaker attempts to tap into the audience’s desire to be exclusive and better than other people.
What is snob appeal
300
When the author uses personal attacks against their opponent rather than addressing the issues. Example: You are so stupid your argument couldn't possibly be true.
What is ad hominem
300
When you trust your author because they show you they have authority in whatever field they are speaking of
What is ethos
300
How could you even think about electing Bill Brasky? Bill’s body odor smells like Ramen noodles!
What is ad hominem.
300
Only the coolest of the cool are allowed to buy that pruse, you have to have 20 friends who all dress like you come with you when you buy it or they wont sell it to you!
What is snob appeal
400
Assuming that because B comes after A, A caused B Example: When the rooster crows, the sun rises. Therefore, the rooster causes the sun to rise.
Post hoc (also called false cause)
400
When the author attempts to gain compliance through threat of what might happen if they choose not to agree Example: Go shopping, or the terrorists win
What is appeal to fear
400
When the author shows you the facts and statistics that support whatever it is they are saying
What is logos
400
We have to spend less on hospitals, otherwise we won't be able to afford education improvements.
What is false dilemma.
400
We either invade Iran now or they'll bomb us with the nuclear bombs that they don't have!
What is appeal to fear
500
Presenting negative information about a person before he/she speaks so as to discredit the person's argument. Example: Frank is pompous, arrogant, and thinks he knows everything. So, let's hear what Frank has to say about the subject.
What is Poisoning the Well
500
When the author tells the audience that there are only two choices, one good and one bad, when there are actually many choices. Example: Either 1+1=4 or 1+1=12. It is not the case that 1+1=4. Therefore 1+1=12.
What is false dilemma
500
When the author makes you feel emotion as they present you with their argument
What is pathos
500
Gas prices have gone up 36% since the Democratic party chose Nancy Pelosi to be Speaker of the House
What is false analogy
500
Have you stopped plagiarizing on your essays yet?
What is a loaded question?
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