Fallacies
Directly attacks someone’s appearance, personal habits, or character rather than focusing on the merit of the issue at hand. The implication is that if something is wrong with this person, whatever he/she says must be wrong.
Ad Hominem
true or false
a thesis statement is an essays overall claim or a summary of the main argument
Assert that something is true or not
Claim of fact
the statement that you are asking the other person to accept
claim
a conclusion based on insufficient or unrepresentative evidence.
hasty generalization
open/closed/or counterargument
The three-dimensional characters, exciting plot, and complex themes of the Harry Potter series make them not only legendary children’s books but enduring literary classics.
closed
asserts that something is good or bad/right or wrong
claim of value
or data) The basis of real persuasion and is made up of data and hard facts. It is the truth on which the claim is based.
grounds
asserts that a complex situation can have only two possible outcomes and that one of the options is necessary or preferable.
either/or, false dilemma
open/closed/counterargument
“The popularity of the Harry Potter series demonstrates that simplicity trumps complexity when it comes to the taste of readers, both young and old.”
open
asserts that a change should be made
claim of policy
links data to a claim, legitimizing the claim by showing the data to be relevant. May be explicit or unspoken and implicit. Answers the questions: “Why does that data mean your claim is true?”
warrant
This is a kind of argument is where the support only restates the claim.
circular reasoning
closed/open/counterargument
“Although the Harry Potter series may have some literary merit, it’s popularity has less to do with storytelling than with merchandising."
counterargument
True or false the various types of claims can be used simultaneously and can overlap
true
—(or support). Gives additional support to the warrant by answering different questions.
backing
points out similarities in things that are otherwise different. Claims comparison when differences outweigh similarities. Essentially, it’s comparing apples and oranges!
faulty analogy
What type of thesis statement is acceptable on your timed writing essay
All of them!
A claim must be _________________
arguable
indicates the strength of the leap from the data to the warrant and may limit how universally the claim applies. Qualifiers include words such as “most”, “usually”, “always”, “sometimes”.
qualifier