Faulty Methods of Persuasion Flashcards
1
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an incorrect proposition that forms the basis of an argument or syllogism
ex. “If the streets are wet, it must have rained recently”
A
false premise
2
Q
a question containing an implicit assumtion that is unverified or controversial
ex. “Are you going to vote for that incompetent candicate!?”
A
loaded question
3
Q
when evidence merely says that the reasoning is because others do/like it; no solid evidence
ex. “If everyone;s doing it, you should too!”
A
bandwagon
4
Q
a true statement that is phrased in such a way to wither cast doublt on its truth, or convey the writer’s biases
A
slanted facts
5
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words that contain strong connations likely to produce an emotional response
ex. “Pro-abortion” and “Anti-choice”
A
charged words/loaded language
