Logical Fallacies
The fallacy that occurs when the focus of an argument is changed to divert the audience from the real issue?
What is Red Herring?
A reference to literature, history, the Bible, mythology, or popular culture that people are supposed to recognize
What is an Allusion?
What is "They don't come out to see a tea party, they want to see a knock-out!"
What is sarcasm?
Syllogism
What includes a major premise, minor premise, and conclusion
The position taken on an issue.
What is a stance?
This is the best course of action because my sister did this and she tells everyone how well it worked out for her.
What is an appeal to false authority?
We love grammar and style and arguments and synthesis and rhetorical analysis!
What is polysyndeton?
"I hope this letter finds you strong in faith, and healthy in soul?"Sincere
What is sincere?
Fallacies
What are statements that may sound reasonable or true but are deceptive or dishonest?
The best way to include the best of both sides in an argument.
What is pro-con synthesis?
You should be in the fall play. All of the cool kids are doing it. I'm directing it!
What is bandwagon or ad populum?
A seemingly self-contradictory or absurd statement that is nonetheless true.
What is a paradox?
"She is beyond words, beyond anything common or earthly. She is awesome!"
What is reverent?
Process of Elimination
What does POE stand for?
Claim, grounds, and warrant
What are three parts of the Toulmin Logic?
While those students believe the school is terrible, they're seniors and they don't really count as students because they're about to graduate
What is no true Scotsman?
"they took notes, studied, drilled, discussed, planned for success, took the test!"
What is asyndeton?
"If only we could write as well as Mark Twain."
What is wistful?
FANBOYS (For And Nor But Or Yet So)
What are the coordinating conjunctions? (Or, what words join two independent clauses)
Type of argument that treats the members of the audience as colleagues & seeks common ground.
What is a Rogerian argument?
Either you're with us or against us.
What is a False Dilemma (Either/ Or Black/White)
What is "this land belongs to the crown"?
What is synechdoche?
"Stop talking! Students are taking a test!"
What is harsh or stern?
Complex Sentence
What kind of sentence includes one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?
Addressing the objections of an argument to convince your audience that your argument is sound.Refutation or rebuttal
What is a refutation or rebuttal?