Fallacies
What is a fallacy?
Poor and False Reasoning in an argument
What are the 3 rhetorical appeals that we have discussed?
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
What is Ms. Thornton's first name?
Jessica
Define Claim
the main overall argument you're making
What are two things included in a claim?
Arguable fact and 3 reasons
What are two types of fallacies?
Ad Populum
Either-Or
Hasty Generalization
Moral Equivalence
Red Herring
What is logos?
An appeal to logic, numbers, or statistics.
Where is Ms. Thornton from?
Tampa, Florida
Define concession
agreeing with part of the counterargument
Where does the claim statement go?
Introduction!!
What type of fallacy is this example:
"You either do your homework, or you'll never get a job."
Either/Or Fallacy
What is pathos?
Where did Ms. T teach before Armwood?
No where lol
Define counterclaim
The opposing argument to the one you're making.
Into what paragraph(s) does your evidence go?
Body Paragraphs
What type of fallacy is this example:
"All sport car drivers are too aggressive."
Hasty Generalization
What is ethos?
An appeal to authority or credibility.
What class period does Ms. T have lunch?
Refuting the counterclaim once and for all.
What would a good counterclaim to this argument:
"Students should be allowed to use phones in school because it will help their grades"
Some people say students ____________ be allowed to use phones in school because __________.
Some people say students _______________ be allowed to use phones in school because ___________.
What is the bandwagon fallacy? Explain it.
Everyone is doing it so it must be right. Or, everyone is not doing it... so it must be wrong!
What type of rhetorical appeal is used here:
""If my 7 years as a Marine taught me anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."
Ethos
How many siblings does Ms. T have?
2
Define Evidence
Reasons to support your argument
Write a strong claim for this argument topic:
Phones should be allowed in school
Students ______________ be allowed to use phones in school because _____________________.