Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something.
What is evidence?
100
An error in reason in which a speaker draws an incorrect link between two successive events.
What is false cause?
100
A fallacy that forces listeners to chose between two choices when more than two exist.
What is either-or?
100
Fear, compassion, anger and guilt are just some tactics used in persuasive speeches.
What are emotional appeals?
200
This is also known as emotional appeal.
What is Pathos?
200
This refers to evidence that should not be known to your audience.
What is novel evidence?
200
An incorrect link between two cases (which are not essentially alike).
What is an invalid analogy?
200
An error in reasoning from specific instances in which a speaker jumps to conclusions (with insufficient evidence).
What is a hasty generalization?
200
Like a crisp, bright picture, the pathos in your speech should be painted with these throughout it.
What are vivid examples?
300
Aristotle used this term because he thought we should persuade through the use of logic or reasoning.
What is logos?
300
Be sure your evidence doesn't come from some trashy magazine or E! News. Instead, chose your facts from a reputable resource.
What is credible sources?
300
An error in reasoning.
What is a fallacy?
300
We all want to be popular, but whatever you do, don't jump on this!
What is a bandwagon?
300
Reasoning that moves from particular facts to a general conclusion.
What is reasoning from specific instances?
400
The type of credibility produced by everything a speaker does or says during a speech.
What is derived credibility?
400
Don't make your audience guess what you're trying to say. Instead it should be like crystal...
What is to make clear the point of your evidence?
400
A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the real issue. Don't be fooled!
What is a red herring?
400
Watch out! That first step's a doozy!
This is a fallacy assuming that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that can't be prevented. For example, many people wonder what would happen if the entire country legalized marijuana...
What is a slippery slope?
400
In order to avoid going to the big house, many defense attorneys speak this way to save their clients.
What is speaking with conviction?
500
This term refers to the type of credibility a speaker has at the end of a speech.
What is terminal credibility?
500
This ties in with evidence. It refers to the process of drawing conclusions based on evidence.
What is reasoning?
500
A fallacy that attacks a person rather than the real issue in dispute. This is often done in political debates or criminal trials.
What is an Ad Hominem (attack)?
500
Alright, so this one doesn't quite fit in the category, but I have to fit it in...
You should always try to do this with your audience, or your argument may be on shaky ground.
What is creating common ground?
500
Reasoning that moves from the general to the specific.