Attempts to offer proof for an argument by using another version of the argument itself.
What is begging the question (or circular reasoning)?
100
Whats the rhyme scheme?
Kathy opened the door to the basement
To her surprised she saw her lover on the pavement,
She weeped and cried until she couldn't anymore
She then wiped his blood from the hard wooden floor,
She sat back in disbelief at what we on
And knew right then she would forever be alone
a-a-b-b-c-c
100
You can't go around killing people because you just can't!
What is begging the question (or circular reasoning)?
100
What are the 3 persuasive techniques?
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
100
something that is faulty, a mistake
Fallacy
200
Draws conclusions from inadequate evidence.
What is hasty generalization?
200
What type of poem is the following?
There was a young lady whose bonnet
Came untied when the birds sat upon it.
But she said, “I don’t care!
All the birds of the air
Are welcome to sit on my bonnet!”
Limerick
200
Suggests something is right or permissible because "everyone does it."
What is jumping on the bandwagon (ad populum)?
200
Which persuasive technique is used here?
“Over ninety percent of university students already own a laptop or tablet, and all major publishers make their materials available in digital formats. Nothing stands in the way of our university making this change.”
Logos
200
Everyone in the class room is voting for Jessica as class president, so I guess I'm going to vote for her too or I won't fit in.
Bandwagon
300
A person's argument or ideas lack merit because of that person's activities, companions, or interests.
What is guilt by association?
300
Introduces a second, unrelated issue in order to distract from the issue at hand.
What is a red herring?
300
Tina can do yoga, so she's a strong candidate for this year's secretarial position.
What is an irrelevant argument (or non sequitur)?
300
Which persuasive technique is used?
“According to renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Skel Eton, the average college student is at serious risk of back injuries due to carrying heavy textbooks.”
Ethos
300
This term refers to manipulating someone by targeting their emotions and feelings.
Emotional Appeal
400
Deliberately distorts a fact or idea by removing it from its previously surrounding material.
What is taking something out of context?
400
Offers only two solutions or outcomes to a situation when more exist.
What is the either-or fallacy?
400
Gives two premises that cannot both be true at the same time.
What is self-contradiction?
400
Which form of persuasive technique is used here?
“Teachers and administrators also have to carry heavy books to and from class and their offices. We would all benefit from lightening our loads.”
Pathos
400
Teacher: "You seem to have absolutely no interest in this class. Really, sometimes you astound me."
Student (to mother): "Mr. Fink says I'm astounding!"
Red-Herring Strategy
500
Makes statements that are open to more than one interpretation.
What is ambiguity (or equivocation)?
500
Reaches a conclusion that does not logically follow from the premise.
What is an irrelevant argument (or non sequitur)?
500
Pollution in the parks is a serious issue. As is what we will be eating during our next dinner conference.
What is a red herring (or ignoring the question)?
500
Who was the famous Greek philosopher who studied the art of persuasion?
Aristotle
500
Hillary Clinton is a good candidate for the presidential election because she's been in politics for a while, but at the end of the day she's a woman and women can't be president because they're only good for being in the kitchen and raising kids.