Art Of An Argument

Question 1

appeals to emotion (positive or negative), can be effective, but it can also be a manipulative technique

Answer 1

pathos

Question 2

persuasion by reasoning or logic, also refers to the organization of the essay

Answer 2

logos

Question 3

Who developed the classic techniques?

Answer 3

Aristotle (Greek philosopher)

Question 4

making the author/speaker seems credible, reliable, or relatable

Answer 4

ethos

Question 5

the idea that the author is trying to prove

Answer 5

claim

Question 6

the examples and explanations offered as proof of the arguement

Answer 6

data

Question 7

the connection between the claim and the data

Answer 7

warrant

Question 8

common errors in reasoning or logic

Answer 8

logical fallacies

Question 9

a premise that if A happens, then eventually through a series of small steps (B,C,…X,Y), Z will happen too

Answer 9

slippery slope

Question 10

a conclusion based on insufficient or biased evidence–rushing the conclusion before you have all the relevant facts

Answer 10

hasty generalization

Question 11

conclusion is based on an argument that the origins of a person, idea, institute, or theory determine its character, nature, or worth

Answer 11

genetic fallacy

Question 12

restates the argument rather than actually proving it

Answer 12

circular argument

Question 13

conclusion that oversimplifies the argument by reducing it to only two sides or choices

Answer 13

either/or

Question 14

an attack on the character of a person rather than his or her opinions or arguments

Answer 14

Ad hominem

Question 15

an emotional appeal that speaks to positive or negative concepts rather than the real issue at hand

Answer 15

Ad populum

Question 16

This move oversimplifies an opponents viewpoint and then attracts that hollow argument

Answer 16

Straw man

Question 17

Playing on fears of the audience by making it seem like something scary will happen if some proposition were accepted

Answer 17

Appeal to fear