I Don't See the Appeal
Followers of the Golden State Warriors in recent history have been called "Bandwagon" fans, a synonym for this often poorly-used appeal.
This fallacy involves the use of one word or phrase in multiple different ways in order to conceal a step in reasoning.
What is an equivocation?
This feature of a particular kind of algebraic function, often represented as the m in y=mx+b, has a tendency to assume the worst case scenario.
What is the slippery slope (of a line)?
If a claim is stronger than the evidence provided for it, the argument may be said to lack this.
What is (Adequate) Support?
What any argument supports, and the sound-alike which we're currently engaging in.
"We considered Pluto a real planet for decades. It doesn't make sense that we quit now"
This logical fallacy requires the listener to make a controversial, conceptual link between two distinct ideas.
What is a conflation?
This test question format tends to be easy, limiting the possible number of answers to two (when there are most likely more).
What is True or False Dichotomy?
What is Consistency?
Used to support an Intermediate Conclusion, it sounds like something you'd receive walking the aisles of a Costco.
What is an Example/Sample?
The time-honored parental reasoning, "Because I said so", aligns with this kind of logical appeal.
What is an Appeal to Authority?
"None of the Rock's movies are good. American cinema has really taken a nosedive in recent years."
What is a Rash Generalization?
This Florida Rapper, known for his hit song "Get in With Me", has been misrepresenting and oversimplifying arguments.
Who is StrawMan D Low?
"Cars kill more people per year than guns in America. If we're considering banning guns, we might as well consider banning cars too."
*Your answer must include both an evaluation of the support and the name of the support being used
What is a Weak Analogy?
Utterly confused, sounding like the response to a worthy counter.
What is a befuddle/rebuttal?
Juror #3 in the movie "12 Angry Men", commends Juror #5 for not being susceptible to this kind of appeal.
What is an Appeal to Emotion?
"Bees pollinate plants. Therefore, without bees, plants cannot be pollinated and will all die.”
What is Confusing Necessary and Sufficient Conditions?
Eren Yeager has abandoned the argument. Instead of arguing the logical value of The Rumbling, he's using the ad hominem* approach.
*The fallacy component of the answer is another name for this
What is a Personal Attack on Titan?
While a strong argument may be one-sided, most make sure to include this to cover their bases.
What is a Response to the Counter? (Accept also Counter-Argument or Counter-Claim/Assertion)
What is a Conclusion/Contusion?
Tech Giants often use this kind of appeal to market their products, with descriptions such as "cutting edge" and "innovative".
What is an Appeal to Novelty?
The very human tendency to assume cause and effect is described by this complete latin phrase.
What is "post hoc ergo propter hoc"?
This famous pop star, known for her smash hit "California Gurls", is on the defensive, appealing to the hypocrisy of her opponent.
Who is Tu Quo-Katy Perry?
Using a stipulative definition, unstated assumption with questionable validity, or unsupported claim may result in a weakness based on this line of support for an argument.
What is a Reliance?
You will likely be using this as a staple in your arguments for question 5, as you would the sound-alike in any good recipe.
What is hypothetical reasoning/seasoning?