Form 11: Rhetorical Flaws and Fallacies

Questions

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   What happens when a speaker uses a false statistical claim?

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   Attacking an opponent's character instead of their argument (Ad Hominem) is a misuse of:

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   Using extreme fear tactics without evidence to panic an audience is an abuse of:

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   What is a 'straw man' fallacy?

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   A speaker claiming 'Everyone is buying this brand, so you should too' uses which flawed appeal?

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   If a speaker claims to be a medical expert but has no medical training, what is compromised?

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   A slippery slope argument claims one small step will lead to disaster without proof. This distorts:

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   Why is an false dilemma ('Either we build this highway or our city dies') a logical fallacy?

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   Using emotional sob stories to distract from lack of evidence is called:

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    Why should critical listeners watch for fallacies in persuasive speeches?

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    Claiming 'It rained because I wore green socks today' is a flaw in:

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    An argument that circular reasons ('This law is good because it is a good law') lacks: