Logical Fallacies
Choosing the weakest point from the opposing perspective.
What is strawman?
Peer-reviewed, academic journals and books.
What are Tier 1 sources?
The central argument in a piece of writing.
The other class Ms. Martinez teaches at HHS.
What is English II?
Name calling.
Newspapers and reputable organizations.
What are Tier 3 sources?
Proof that backs up the argument.
What is evidence?
Ms. Martinez's first name.
What is Gabriela?
Equating popularity with value.
What is bandwagon?
What are Tier 4 sources?
A statement that supports and helps to build the central argument.
What is a claim?
Ms. Martinez's favorite color.
What is green?
Making a broad claim without sufficient evidence.
What is hasty generalization?
Specialized publications and government organizations.
What are Tier 2 sources?
An acknowledgment of an opposing perspective.
What is a counterclaim?
Where Ms. Martinez went to college.
What is Washington University in St. Louis?
Arguing that one thing will lead to a chain of events without evidence.
What is slippery slope?
Social media, blogs, and general sites.
What are Tier 5 sources?
The connections between claims.
What is line of reasoning?
Ms. Martinez's cats' names.
What is Gomez and Booch?