Persuasive Speeches: Evaluating Evidence and Fallacies
Learn to evaluate the quality of evidence and spot logical fallacies in persuasive speeches. Practice identifying weak reasoning to build stronger arguments.
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What makes evidence strong in a persuasive speech?
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What is a persuasive fallacy?
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Identify the flawed reasoning (exaggeration fallacy):
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Why is anecdotal evidence ('My cousin said...') weaker than expert evidence?
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Which source provides the most trustworthy evidence on health topics?
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What does it mean if evidence is 'outdated'?
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Which of the following is an example of an 'appeal to popularity' fallacy?
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When evaluating evidence during planning, a writer should ask:
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Which piece of evidence BEST supports building a new community park?
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What is 'bias' in a source?
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Why should persuasive speech plans avoid biased sources?
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Identify the relevant statistic for a speech about reducing food waste:
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What is the result of using false or unverified evidence in a speech?
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Strong evidence must be ____ relevant, and free from personal ____
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Avoid logical ____ that weaken the truth of your persuasive ____