Definitions (Fallacies)
What is an Ad Hominem?
An attack on a person's character or personal attributes in order to discredit their argument
What is a Red Herring?
Something, especially a clue, that can be misleading or distracting
What is an Emotional Appeal/ Scare Tactic?
When a writer or speaker uses emotion-based language to try to persuade the reader or listener of a certain belief or position.
"Without your help, puppies can die and suffer on the streets." What type of example is this? (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)
Pathos
What is Pathos?
What is Stacking the Deck?
Information being rejected, or ignored.
What is Hasty Generalization?
Whens someone makes a sweeping statement without considering all of the facts.
What is Circular Reasoning?
When the argument is restarted over and over, rather than proven.
"Eating fruits and vegetables every day can reduce body fat by 45%." What type of example is this? (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)
Logos
What is Logos?
Thinking in a logical, reasonable way.
What is a Bandwagon?
An appeal that presents the thoughts of a group of people in order to persuade someone to think the same way.
What is False Dilemma/False Dichotomy?
When an argument presents two points, when realistically there are more choices.
"This acorn is shaped like a circle, therefore all food is shaped as a circle" What type of fallacy is this?
Hasty Generlization
"I don't even know who made this shoe brand, but I'm buying it because everyone is else is wearing them." What type of fallacy is this?
What is Ethos?
Moral character, trying to persuade.
What is Post Hoc/False Cause?
When something is automatically assigned a false cause.
What is Non-Sequitar?
A conclusion or statement that does not logically follow the previous argument or statement.
"Your mom gets mad at you for going over the phone bill. And you begin to talk about how hard your math test was today." What type of fallacy is this?
Red Herring
"For every 2 meals bought, we give out a free meal to people in need." What type of example is this? (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)
Logos
What is Strawman?
When someone takes an argument and misrepresents it so it’s easier to attack. When someone distorts a claim.
What is a Slippery Slope?
A conclusion based on the premise that one small step will lead to a chain of events resulting in some significant event.
"All murderers are criminals, but a thief isn't a murderer, and so can't be a criminal." What type of fallacy is this?
Ad Hominem
"Penguins are black and white, old TV shows are black and white, therefore penguins are old TV shows." What type of fallacy is this?
Non Sequitar
"Give thanks to the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not." What type of example is this? (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)
Pathos