Logical Fallacies
Attacking the person instead of their argument.
what is Ad Hominem?
types of sequence transition words.
first, middle, last.
When a writer shows knowledge, expertise, or trustworthiness to convince you.
what is ethos?
Unexpected outcomes that contrast with expectations
what is Situational Irony?
Direct comparison without "like" or "as"
what isa metaphor?
Misrepresenting someone's position to make it easier to attack.
what is Straw Man?
types of additional transition words.
“furthermore,” “moreover,” “in addition,” and “also.”
When a writer appeals to your feelings and emotions to persuade you.
what is pathos?
You know something characters don't - creates tension and engagement
what is dramatic irony?
Comparison using "like" or "as"
what is a simile?
Presenting only two options when more exist.
what is false dilemma?
types of Comparison Transitions words.
“similarly,” “likewise,” “in the same way,” and “conversely.”
When a writer uses facts, statistics, research, or logical reasoning to persuade you.
what is logos?
when someone says something but means the opposite, often for humor or emphasis.
what is verbal irony?
Giving human qualities to non-human things
what is a personification?
"Everyone else is doing it, so you should too"
what is a Bandwagon?
what are transition words?
are used to link words, phrases or sentences. They help the reader to progress from one idea (expressed by the author) to the next idea.
"Imagine how frustrated you'd feel if your hard work went unnoticed."
what is pathos?
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
what is an alliteration?
Vivid descriptive language that appeals to your five senses
what is imagery?
Claiming one event will lead to extreme consequences
what is a Slippery Slope?
types of Contrast Transitions.
“however,” “on the other hand,” “nevertheless,” and “although.”
"A doctor with 15 years of experience recommends this treatment."
what is logos?
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
what is repetition?
Deliberate exaggeration for effect
what is a hyperbole?