Logic that starts with a general rule and moves to a specific conclusion
What is deductive reasoning?
100
A logical fallacy in which the arguer uses threats instead of logic to convince the opponent
What is an appeal to fear?
100
A persuasive device that convinces the audience to do something because everyone else is
What is bandwagon?
100
A logical fallacy in which the arguer presents a problem with only two solutions, when there are actually more
What is a false dilemma?
100
"Either we go to Panama City for the whole week of Spring Break, or we don’t go anywhere at all."
What is a false dilemma?
200
Logic that starts with specifics facts and observations and moves to a generalized conclusion
What is inductive reasoning?
200
A logical fallacy in which the arguer attacks the opponent's character instead of his argument
What is personal attack (or ad hominem)?
200
A persuasive device that uses a person (usually famous) to sell the product based on his/her experience
What is testimonial?
200
A logical fallacy in which the arguer comes to a conclusion that does not follow the logic of the argument
What is a non sequitur?
200
"Forcing students to attend cultural events is like herding cattle to slaughter. The students stampede in
to the event where they are systematically ‘put to sleep’ by the program."
What is an example of a false analogy?
300
This type of logic can produce a conclusion that is guaranteed to be true
What is deductive reasoning?
300
A logical fallacy in which the arguer claims that allowing one thing to happen will set off a chain reaction that spirals out of control
What is a slippery slope?
300
A persuasive device that appeals to the audience's sense of snobbery or luxury
What is snob appeal?
300
A persuasive device that attempts to appeal to the common person
What is plain folks?
300
"The rain came down so hard that Jennifer actually called me."
What is an example of non sequitur?
400
This type of logic can only point to likely or probable conclusions
What is inductive reasoning?
400
A logical fallacy in which the arguer tries to compare two things but ignores the big differences
What is a false analogy?
400
A persuasive device that tries to give the opponent a bad name or label
What is name calling?
400
A persuasive device that tries to convince the audience to accept something new by associating it with something they already accept
What is transfer?
400
"You shouldn't use PC computers because they're old-fashioned and because they crash from viruses all the time."
What is an example of name calling?
500
This type of argument has three parts: a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.
What is a syllogism?
500
A logical fallacy in which the arguer attempts to use an expert opinion, but the expertise is in the wrong field
What is a false authority?
500
A persuasive device that provides facts and figures but conceals part of the truth
What is misuse of statistics?
500
A persuasive device that uses the emotional meaning of words to persuade the audience
What is loaded words?
500
"Hi, I’m Bart Bearson. As a pro-football quarterback, I have to be concerned about my health. That’s why I take Pro-Ball Vitamin Supplements."