Persuasive Claims
Fallacies
Toulmin Model
Citation Rules
# Random Class Info
1

How many types of claims are there?

Three

1

Which type of fallacy focuses on the speaker rather than the argument?

Ad hominem

1

How many elements are there for the Toulmin Model?

Six

1

Which citation style is required in this class?

APA style

1

What is the class code?

73623

2

"Minors should not be allowed to get tattoos" is an example of?

policy claim

2

"Research I read suggests that studying is not that helpful" is an example of?

anonymous authority fallacy

2

What does every argument minimally include?

claim, ground, warrant

2

What is included for formatting an in-text citation?

(Author, Year)

2

How many elements are in an introduction?

5

3

Why are factual claims not facts?

factual claims uses inconclusive quantitative evidence

3

"Cramming for a test really helps; I crammed for my communication test and got an A.” is an example?

false cause fallacy

3

"Most," "Some," "Usually," "Enough" are examples of

Qualifiers

3

What elements are included for a verbal citation?

Author, Credibility, Type, and Year

3

In total, how many speech days have we had so far?

12

4

"Fresno State graduating class will continue to grow." is an example of?

factual claim 

4

"President Truman had to drop the atomic bomb, otherwise, Japan would have never given up" is an example of?

False dilemma fallacy

4

What provides additional support for the warrant?

backing

4

How many authors minimally need to be included to use the phrase "et al?"

Three

4

How many speakers did not use the projector for their persuasive speech?

1

5

"Using Jeopardy is an excellent way to study for an upcoming exam" is an example of which type of claim?

Value

5

"You say you want to reform the criminal justice system. What, do you want to free all the criminals?" is an example of?

Strawman

5

What does a rebuttal include?

objection and counter-argument

5

What element is incorrect about this citation: 

Duncan Jr, Starkey. (1969). Nonverbal communication. Psychological Bulletin, 72(2), 118.

Author

5

How many students did not present on their originally scheduled speaking day?

0