Define
Fallacy
Match
100

Evidence that supports the claim.

What is the Grounds?

100

This fallacy occurs when the evidence provided in an argument are not connected to the claim.  

What is Fallacy of Relevance?

100

I'm pretty certain the communication major at UIUC prepares students to land good jobs after graduation because comm. classes show how communication skills are transferrable to many contexts. Since employers value skills that can be used across contexts, it makes sense that the comm. students would be hired into good job positions after graduating. Plus, major organizations like State Farm and the American Hospital Association say they hire comm. majors because of their communication skills!

What is the Qualifier?

200

Offers additional reasoning and specific examples to further support the connection between the evidence and claim. 

What is the Backing?

200

This fallacy occurs when information is distorted in a deceptive way. 

What is Fallacy of Ambiguity?

200

I'm pretty certain the communication major at UIUC prepares students to land good jobs after graduation because comm. classes show how communication skills are transferrable to many contexts. Since employers value skills that can be used across contexts, it makes sense that the comm. students would be hired into good job positions after graduating. Plus, major organizations like State Farm and the American Hospital Association say they hire comm. majors because of their communication skills!

What is the Grounds?

300

Indicates the level of confidence in the argument. 

What is the Qualifier?

300

This fallacy occurs when the core of the argument is based on inaccurate beliefs. 

What is Fallacy of Presumption?

300

I'm pretty certain the communication major at UIUC prepares students to land good jobs after graduation because comm. classes show how communication skills are transferrable to many contexts. Since employers value skills that can be used across contexts, it makes sense that the comm. students would be hired into good job positions after graduating. Plus, major organizations like State Farm and the American Hospital Association say they hire comm. majors because of their communication skills!

What is the Backing?

400

The bridge that explains why the grounds are connected to the claim. 

What is the Warrant?

400

This refers to a faulty argument based on an unrepresentative information. 

What is Hasty Generalization (type of Fallacy of Presumption)?

400

I'm pretty certain the communication major at UIUC prepares students to land good jobs after graduation because comm. classes show how communication skills are transferrable to many contexts. Since employers value skills that can be used across contexts, it makes sense that the comm. students would be hired into good job positions after graduating. Plus, major organizations like State Farm and the American Hospital Association say they hire comm. majors because of their communication skills!

What is the Warrant?

500

The statement or position one is arguing for. 

What is the Claim?

500

This refers to an argument based on mislabeling the opposing side's argument. 

What is Straw man (type of Fallacy of Ambiguity)?

500

I'm pretty certain the communication major at UIUC prepares students to land good jobs after graduation because comm. classes show how communication skills are transferrable to many contexts. Since employers value skills that can be used across contexts, it makes sense that the comm. students would be hired into good job positions after graduating. Plus, major organizations like State Farm and the American Hospital Association say they hire comm. majors because of their communication skills!

What is the Claim?