Untitled Flashcards Set

Ad hominem

Attack on a person directly rather than the argument itself.

Ad populum

Fallacious argument that utilizes popularity as a reason to accept it.

Begging the Question

The argument that already assumes the claim is true; a type of circular reasoning.

Circular Reasoning

The fallacious argument that restates an argument without proving it; goes in circle.

False Analogy

Misleading comparison in an argument.

Hasty Generalization

A conclusion, or claim, based on lack of evidence (rush to conclusion).

Non-Sequitur

Occurs when the conclusion does not follow logically from its premises.

Post hoc ergo propter hoc

Occurs when it is assumed that one thing is the cause of another in a sequence.

Red Herring

Utilizes diversion to lead people away from the real issue.

Slippery Slope

Argues that events will eventually happen without examples or evidence.

Propaganda

The use of communication techniques that create emotional appeal to project an opinion.

Bandwagon

Suggestion to think or act as others do.

Loaded Words

Words with heavy positive or negative connotations that stir feelings.

Testimonial

Public figure or celebrity that promotes/endorses a product, person, or policy.

Name-calling

Giving someone a bad label by using an easy name or symbol.

Plain folks

Convince the audience that prominent people have ideas for the people.

Misuse of statistics

Manipulating statistical data to make a biased impression.

Transfer

Links the authority of a symbol to give respect to a person.

Card Stacking

Stress the positives only, not the negatives.

Repetition

Repeating words so they imprint.