Is this argument strong or weak?
If you believe that Donald Trump is a good president, then you are an idiot.
Weak argument
Ad hominem
100
Is used to show possession and in contractions.
What is an apostrophe?
100
All Women are bad drivers.
What is a stereotype?
100
82% of 7th graders enjoy extra time to socialize with their friends.
What is research?
100
Who is our current president?
Donald Trump
200
Is this a strong or weak argument?
Technology has become a part of our everyday lives. According to USA Today, 75% of Americans aged 12 - 45 possess a cellular device of some sort.
Strong Argument
Research
200
Used to separate items in a list, after transitions or introductory phrases, before most conjunctions, to separate independent and dependent clauses, and much more
What is a comma?
200
I have lifted weights my whole life.
What is an exaggeration?
200
Scientists agree that teenagers require at least 8 hours of sleep to be able to function to their full capacity.
What is authority?
200
What is today's #1 song on top 100 billboard?
"Perfect" by Ed Sheeran
300
Is this a strong or weak argument?
As an expert in the field of teaching, I believe the best way to connect with students is to set clear expectations and get to know them as individuals.
Weak Argument
Exaggeration
300
Used in a compound adjective describing nouns, compound numbers, and after some prefixes.
What is a hyphen?
300
You are just a child and don't understand what the world is like.
What is ad hominem?
300
When you exercise, you feel happier, healthier, and overall less stressed.
What is cause/effect?
300
What is the #1 baby boy/girl name in the United States?
Liam & Emma
400
Is this a strong or weak argument?
The classroom is one way to get you ready for your future job. Working hard at school tends to give you more freedom, respect, and trust.
Strong Argument
Cause/effect
400
Used to separate 2 independent clauses, sentences containing commas, and lists with commas already in it.
What is a semicolon?
400
Students that fail tests do not work hard in school.
What is categorical claim?
400
Your body runs better on healthy food like a car runs better on premium gas.
What is analogy?
400
What is the current #1 movie at the box office?
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
500
Is this a strong or weak argument?
Doctors agree that following a healthy diet is the best way to stay healthy. Doctors can be know-it-alls, but in this case they are right.
Weak Argument
Authority
Stereotype
500
Used to introduce a list and in ratios, time, and formal letters
What is a colon?
500
How often should you use rhetorical fallacies?
What is never?
500
How often do you want to support your arguments?
What is as much as possible?
500
What are the 4 remaining teams in contention for facing off at the SuperBowl?
Jacksonville Jaguars
New England Patriots
Minnesota Vikings
Philadelphia Eagles