Chapter 33 Flashcards

1
Q

Appeal to force/fear

A

Arguing that negative consequences will follow if a belief is not accepted.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Appeal to Emotion

A

Attempting to persuade by stirring powerful emotions rather than making a logical case.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Appeal to Pity

A

Persuading people by generating sympathy.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Appeal to Ignorance

A

Appealing to the unknown; saying a claim is true because it hasn’t been proved false.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Conjecture

A

A guess; an inference formed without proof or with insufficient evidence.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly