Final Prep Flashcards
1
Q
Proposition
A
The central idea statement in a persuasive speech
2
Q
Selective Exposure
A
Choosing messages which on already agrees
3
Q
Cognitive dissonance
A
When conflicting information makes one uncomfortable
4
Q
Logos
A
Logic/ research/evidence
5
Q
Ethos
A
Ethics/credibility
6
Q
Pathos
A
Emotion, make something personal
7
Q
Logical fallacies
A
Mistakes in reasoning
8
Q
Slippery Slope
A
Assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent events
9
Q
Straw man
A
A bad argument
10
Q
Bandwagon
A
Assumes because something is popular that it is good for everyone
11
Q
Red Herring
A
Creating a diversion
12
Q
Plagiarism
A
Using someone else’s work without proper credit
13
Q
Central Idea Statement
A
Summarize main points
14
Q
Primary Source
A
First hand information
15
Q
Secondary Source
A
Not first hand information
