Fallacies
What is a fallacy?
an argument that relies upon faulty reasoning
An ad asking for donations shows us a sad dog in a crate and tells us that our donation will help it. What rhetorical appeal?
Pathos
“The thousands of baby seals killed in the Exxon Valdez oil spill proves that oil is not a reliable energy source.”
Sentimental Appeal
What are the two outermost colors on the upper and lower ends of a rainbow?
Red and violet
What is my favorite color
green
“Everyone is getting the new smart phone that is coming out this weekend. Why aren’t you?"
Bandwagon
This rhetorical appeal relies upon logic
Logos
”My rich neighbor is such a snob. Face it, all rich people are snobs.”
Hasty Generalization
About what fraction of a human tooth is visible?
1/3
What series am I currently reading? (re-reading)
The Hunger Games
“Today, you were ten minutes late. Tomorrow, you’ll be an hour late. Soon enough, you’ll just stop showing up altogether.”
Slippery slope
Appeal to ethics
exaggerating, distorting or misrepresenting an opponent’s argument in order to make it easier to attack.
Straw Man
What was the first brand of bubble gum to hit shelves?
Double Bubble
Who is my favorite Diary of a Wimpy Kid character?
Rodrick
Either you're team Leah OR you're team Omar. You cannot rooth for both teams.
Either/or
The art of persuasion (what's it called)
Rhetoric
“If we don’t bail out the big automakers, the US economy will collapse!”
Scare Tactics
What is the oldest college in the US?
Who is the best High School Musical Character ?
Ryan
Attacking the person
"We cannot approve of this recycling idea. It was thought of by a bunch of hippie communist weirdos.”
Ad Hominem
when a toothpaste ad features a dentist recommending the product, highlighting their credibility and expertise. This builds trust with the audience by suggesting the product is safe and effective because a professional in the field supports it.
Ethos
“Each time my friends come to the game it rains. I’m not inviting them anymore because they are obviously causing the rain!”
Faulty Causality
What arboreal marsupial is known for sleeping the vast majority of the day?
Koala