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Basics of Argument
The Three Appeals
Logic
Logical Fallacies
Value Conflicts
100
Also known as a thesis, the main point and position of your argument should be presented in a single sentence called this
What is a claim
100
Sad dogs, Sarah McLachlan
What is pathos
100
This type of logic requires a top down approach, where you begin with a theory and then try to support it
What is deduction
100
You're so stupid; you're argument can't be true
What is ad hominem
100
A scout is coming to your baseball game. Do you stand out and be the star, or is your focus on helping the team as a whole?
What is competition vs cooperation
200
What are the three types of claims
What is fact, value, policy
200
Quoting a professional who agrees with your position
What is ethos
200
This type of logic is bottom up, meaning you begin with observations and make connections that lead to probable conclusions
What is induction
200
If we allow one person to get away with illegally downloading music, then everyone will do it and recording industry will go down in flames
What is slippery slope
200
A coworker is taking money from petty cash to pay her rent. Do you tell your boss or not?
What is honesty vs. loyalty
300
This is an ancient tradition that originated in Greece
What is rhetoric
300
Using common sense to make an analogy
What is logos
300
These types of logical appeals, so named by Aristotle, use common sense to make inferences
What is artistic
300
Most people like soda, so that must mean soda is good for you
What is appeal to popularity
300
Did Edward Snowden have a right to publish the documents he took, or is it to dangerous?
What is Freedom of the press/information vs. national security
400
Logically tying this element of argument to your claim is essential. If it doesn't connect, you shouldn't use it.
What is support
400
Admitting that there are limitations in your argument
What is ethos
400
An error in reasoning, either intentional or unintentional, is also known as this
What is a logical fallacy
400
How do you know she is a witch? She looks like one!
What is stereotyping
400
Do school uniforms make for better performance, or simply limit style choice?
What is equality vs individualism
500
Often implied or unstated, these underlying values for your argument are essential to understand
What is warrant
500
Using connotations to evoke memories (i.e. nostalgia)
What is pathos
500
Aristotle created these logical structures, if A=B and B=C, then A=C, also known as what
What is a syllogism
500
Hitler liked dogs. All dogs are bad.
What is guilt by association
500
Do you take the job that is boring but has insurance and a 501K, or do you travel abroad with a summer internship
What is security vs excitement