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What is an Ad Hominem fallacy?

Using a personal attack to disprove an argument, such as name-calling or irrelevant character issues.

What is a Faulty Analogy?

An analogy that compares two things that are not comparable.

What does Red Herring refer to in arguments?

Introducing an irrelevant topic to divert attention from the original issue.

Explain Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc.

The assumption that because one thing follows another, it was caused by what preceded it.

Define (Over)generalization in arguments.

Drawing a conclusion from a sample that is too small or applying a worst-case scenario to all instances.

What is Ad Populum fallacy?

Arguing that a person should join because everyone else is doing it.

What does Appeal to False authority mean?

Citing someone who lacks expertise as an authority on an issue.

What is Circular Reasoning?

An argument where the conclusion is assumed in the premise.

What is a Straw Man fallacy?

Choosing a deliberately poor or oversimplified example of an idea to ridicule and refute it.

Define Slippery Slope.

Suggesting that a relatively insignificant event will lead to significant and unwarranted outcomes.

What is Invective in rhetoric?

An emotionally violent or abusive language used in verbal denunciation.

What is a False Dilemma?

Oversimplifying an argument to offer a limited number of options, usually two, when more exist.

What does Appeal to Force imply?

Threatening to impose negative consequences if the argument is not accepted.

Define Appeal to Fear.

Attempting to frighten someone into accepting a belief or taking action.

What is Allegory?

A story or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.

What is an Appeal to Tradition?

Arguing that something should continue because it has traditionally been done that way.

Explain Composition Fallacy.

Assuming that traits in individual parts are also present in the whole.

Where is the setting of The Crucible?

Salem, Massachusetts.

What is Dramatic Irony?

When the audience understands the meaning of a situation, but the characters do not.