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Logical Fallacies/Persuasive Techniques
More Logical Fallacies
Appeals
Audience
Paper Structure
100
Which type of logical fallacy is a personal attack?
Ad hominem
100
What type of logical fallacy is this: "Everybody's doing it"
Bandwagon
100
Which type of appeal uses facts or statistics to support a point
Appeal to Logic
100
Why is it important to consider audience?
It helps the reader know what to write, why to write, and how to write.
100
What is the first part of a paper called?
Introduction
200
Which type of logical fallacy changes the subject or uses useless information?
Red Herring
200
"All businessmen just want to make money" is an example of what?
Hasty Generalization
200
What type of appeal uses loaded or slanted language with strong positive or negative connotations?
Emotional Appeal
200
How is formality impacted by audience?
The author may write more or less formally depending on the target audience they are writing to.
200
What should be included in an introduction?
Hook and Thesis
300
Which type of persuasive technique uses other people (usually famous) to try and promote a specific product or value?
Testimonial
300
"Dogs should be on leashes. The Wal Mart parking lot is bad enough". This is an example of what type of logical fallacy?
Red Herring
300
"If we build a factory next to the marina, tears will stream down the faces of every otter." What type of appeal is this?
Emotional
300
An advertisement for a vaccuum cleaner shows a picture of a family and kids happily congregating in a clean living room. What type of audience would this appeal to? A. males aged 18-25, B. males or females aged 30-55 C. 60+ females.
B. males or females aged 30-55
300
In a persuasive paper, how should body paragraphs be organized?
By point or subtopic
400
What is a catchy phrase or statement also known as?
Slogan
400
"Dogs should not be on leashes. If we force dogs to be on leashes, then it's just a matter of time before we force our children to wear leashes." What type of logical fallacy is this?
Slippery slope
400
"Studies show that is we build a factory near the marina, profits will jump 40%". What type of appeal is this?
Logical
400
An ad that uses Peyton Manning or Odell Beckham, Jr. as a testimonial to buy a specific brand of razors might be targeted what type of demographic?
Younger males, 18-35.
400
What do you do in the conclusion?
Wrap up, state your thesis
500
Which logical fallacy is known as using faulty logic?
Non sequitur
500
"Because Bob is smart, he will get a job." What type of logical fallacy is this?
Non sequitur
500
Which type of appeal uses undefined terms like freedom, peace, and safety, to appeal to their audience?
Appeal to Value
500
An ad using Warren Buffett or Bill Gates as a testimonial for buying a Cadillac might target what type of audience?
Wealthy businessmen
500
What type of information should the first body paragraph include?
Background information