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What is an essential first step in collecting evidence for an argument?
What is an essential first step in collecting evidence for an argument?
How can a persuader enhance their argument's credibility?
How can a persuader enhance their argument's credibility?
In the context of ethical appeals, what is a key factor to consider?
In the context of ethical appeals, what is a key factor to consider?
What should be included in a thesis statement regarding the argument?
What should be included in a thesis statement regarding the argument?
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What is a logical appeal primarily focused on?
What is a logical appeal primarily focused on?
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When considering a counterclaim, what is a recommended strategy?
When considering a counterclaim, what is a recommended strategy?
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What is one approach to effectively organize arguments?
What is one approach to effectively organize arguments?
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Which method is NOT effective for appealing to an audience?
Which method is NOT effective for appealing to an audience?
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What is a claim in the context of academic writing?
What is a claim in the context of academic writing?
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Which statement best defines the appeal to ignorance fallacy?
Which statement best defines the appeal to ignorance fallacy?
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What characterizes a slippery slope fallacy?
What characterizes a slippery slope fallacy?
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What role do counterclaims play in an argument?
What role do counterclaims play in an argument?
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What is the definition of a fallacy in academic discourse?
What is the definition of a fallacy in academic discourse?
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How should an argument be presented for maximum persuasion?
How should an argument be presented for maximum persuasion?
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What does the term 'hasty generalization' refer to?
What does the term 'hasty generalization' refer to?
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Which best describes an 'appeal to consequences' fallacy?
Which best describes an 'appeal to consequences' fallacy?
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What is necessary when summarizing evidence in an argument?
What is necessary when summarizing evidence in an argument?
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What is an example of a 'false analogy' fallacy?
What is an example of a 'false analogy' fallacy?
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What is a complex question fallacy?
What is a complex question fallacy?
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Which statement exemplifies the 'bandwagon' fallacy?
Which statement exemplifies the 'bandwagon' fallacy?
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What does the accident fallacy entail?
What does the accident fallacy entail?
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How is 'attacking the person' fallacy characterized?
How is 'attacking the person' fallacy characterized?
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What is a characteristic feature of a stereotype?
What is a characteristic feature of a stereotype?
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Which example best illustrates the concept of 'jumping to conclusions'?
Which example best illustrates the concept of 'jumping to conclusions'?
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What does denying the antecedent imply?
What does denying the antecedent imply?
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What is often misrepresented by the strawman fallacy?
What is often misrepresented by the strawman fallacy?
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Which of the following is an example of oversimplification?
Which of the following is an example of oversimplification?
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How does affirming the consequent logically operate?
How does affirming the consequent logically operate?
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What does the 'missing the point' fallacy involve?
What does the 'missing the point' fallacy involve?
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Which fallacy suggests that two statements must always be true together?
Which fallacy suggests that two statements must always be true together?
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In a logical argument, what does denying the antecedent incorrectly imply?
In a logical argument, what does denying the antecedent incorrectly imply?
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Which of the following reflects a misunderstanding associated with affirming the consequent?
Which of the following reflects a misunderstanding associated with affirming the consequent?
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What does the appeal to authority fallacy involve?
What does the appeal to authority fallacy involve?
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Which statement exemplifies the post hoc fallacy?
Which statement exemplifies the post hoc fallacy?
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What is the significance of the denying the antecedent fallacy?
What is the significance of the denying the antecedent fallacy?
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Which example illustrates the complex cause fallacy?
Which example illustrates the complex cause fallacy?
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Which of the following demonstrates the wrong direction fallacy?
Which of the following demonstrates the wrong direction fallacy?
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What misconception does affirming the consequent fallacy involve?
What misconception does affirming the consequent fallacy involve?
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In which scenario does the phrase 'you shouldn't eat steak even if you’re dying of hunger' apply?
In which scenario does the phrase 'you shouldn't eat steak even if you’re dying of hunger' apply?
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Which fallacy is best represented by someone claiming that a piece of chicken made them sick without evidence?
Which fallacy is best represented by someone claiming that a piece of chicken made them sick without evidence?
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Study Notes
Defending a Stand on an Issue by Presenting Reasonable Arguments
- Appealing to your audience means convincing them that your views are valid. To do this, consider their perspective and attack their thinking with this in mind.
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Three major types of appeals:
- Logical Appeals: This appeals to your audience's intellect and reason, often citing statistics or facts.
- Emotional Appeals: This appeals to your audience's emotions and feelings, like using stories or imagery.
- Ethical Appeals: This appeals to your audience's sense of ethics and morality, often using credibility of the source as the main tool.
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Organizing Arguments:
- Your argument should be clear in your thesis statement.
- You need several reasons or points that support your argument.
- Explain and support these reasons with evidence.
- Cite any information from sources properly.
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Presenting Arguments:
- Be confident, passionate, and respectful when presenting your arguments.
- The goal is to persuade your audience to agree with you.
- Stand: A viewpoint or perspective on a topic.
- Claim: Statements that support the author's stand, often called arguments.
- Counterclaims: Arguments that oppose a stand.
- Evidences: Proofs or facts to strengthen the author's claims.
- Fallacies: Mistaken beliefs, particularly on unsound arguments.
- Appeal to Ignorance Fallacy: Claiming something is true because there's no proof that it's false. "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence."
- Slippery Slope Fallacy: Claiming one small action will lead to a chain of events ending in a bad outcome. Always look for words like "if...then" or "leads to..."
- Complex Question Fallacy: A loaded question that presumes the answer is true.
- Hasty Generalization Fallacy: Drawing a big conclusion from a small amount of information.
- Appeal to Consequences Fallacy: Convincing someone that something is true or false based on its positive or negative consequences.
- Bandwagon Fallacy: Convincing someone to do something because everyone else is doing it.
- Attacking the Person Fallacy: Attacking the person making the argument instead of the argument itself.
- Appeal to Authority Fallacy: Convincing someone that something is true simply because an important person said it.
- Post Hoc Fallacy: Thinking that because one thing happened after another, the first thing caused the second thing.
- Denying the Antecedent Fallacy: If the initial condition (P) is not met, the expected result (Q) also won't occur.
- Wrong Direction Fallacy: Reversed cause and effect.
- Complex Cause Fallacy: Assuming there's only one simple reason for something when, in reality, it's caused by multiple factors.
- Irrelevant Conclusion Fallacy: Proving one thing, but ending up talking about something else "Missing the point."
- Strawman Fallacy: Misrepresenting or exaggerating another person’s argument and then attacking that distorted version.
- Affirming the Consequent Fallacy: Agreement with the consequent leading to agreement with the antecedent (structure: If P, then Q; Q is true, therefore P is true).
- Denying the Antecedent Fallacy: Denial of the antecedent leading to denial of the consequent (structure: If P, then Q, P is false, therefore Q is false).
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This quiz focuses on the essential components of presenting a strong argument. It covers the three major types of appeals—logical, emotional, and ethical—and emphasizes the importance of a clear thesis statement and supporting evidence. Test your understanding and articulation of these concepts to effectively persuade your audience.