What are logical fallacies?

Errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument

What are fallacies of insufficiency?

Generalizations made from too little evidence

A process of reasoning from specific cases to general principles

What is an open thesis statement?

A thesis that does not list the points to be discussed

What is the Classical Oration model?

A framework for organizing attempts at persuasion

What are fallacies of relevance?

Irrelevant points that divert attention from the argument

How can an argument be shaped effectively?

By grounding it in strong evidence and logical reasoning

What is a closed thesis statement?

A statement that indicates the main argument and points to be discussed

What is a counterargument thesis statement?

A thesis that acknowledges opposing views

What are fallacies of accuracy?

Errors in factual representation or misrepresentation

What is a claim of value?

A statement that judges right or not good or bad

What is a claim of fact?

An assertion that can be proven true or false

What is second-hand evidence?

Information derived from research or others' interpretations

What is a claim of policy?

Asserts that something should be done by someone

How is a thesis statement different from a claim?

A thesis statement presents the main argument of a passage

What is first-hand evidence?

Information gathered through direct observation or experience

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What is an example of a fallacy of insufficiency?
Red herring
Straw man fallacy
Hasty generalization
Bomboclat fallacy
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What are logical fallacies?
Statements based solely on evidence
Claims that support a thesis
Errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument
Strong, valid arguments
3
What are fallacies of insufficiency?
Errors made in logical reasoning
Cars that do not run properly
Generalizations made from too little evidence
Claims made without evidence
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What is induction?
A technique for illustrating points through specifics
A form of argument that is always invalid
A process of reasoning from specific cases to general principles
A method of establishing guarantees
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What is an open thesis statement?
A thesis that cannot be argued against
A thesis that does not list the points to be discussed
A thesis that includes no argument
A statement that outlines specific points
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Will you add 2 points to assessment?
YEAHH
YES
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What is the Classical Oration model?
An instruction guide for humorous writing
A framework for organizing attempts at persuasion
A method for writing poetry
A sequence for writing short stories
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What are fallacies of relevance?
Irrelevant points that divert attention from the argument
Misstatements of factual evidence
Unsupported conclusions
Conclusions drawn from insufficient evidence
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What is an example of a fallacy of accuracy?
False dilemma
Appeal to authority
Cherry picking evidence
Post hoc reasoning
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How can an argument be shaped effectively?
By making the argument longer
By grounding it in strong evidence and logical reasoning
By using emotional appeals only
By ignoring counterarguments
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What is a closed thesis statement?
A statement that indicates the main argument and points to be discussed
A statement that does not specify the argument’s direction
A thesis consisting of just one idea
A thesis that cannot be changed
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What is a counterargument thesis statement?
A thesis that summarizes the argument
A thesis that supports only one side of an argument
A thesis that acknowledges opposing views
A thesis that is not debatable
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What are fallacies of accuracy?
Claims that cannot be argued against
Arguments with insufficient support
Errors in factual representation or misrepresentation
Arguments that rely on over-simplification
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What is a claim of value?
An assertion of a verifiable fact
A statement that judges right or not good or bad
A proposal for action
A statistical analysis
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What is a claim of fact?
A subjective opinion about something
A prediction about future events
A statement about what should be done
An assertion that can be proven true or false
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What is second-hand evidence?
Information derived from research or others' interpretations
Direct evidence from personal experience
Fictional narratives
Data that cannot be confirmed
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What is the primary purpose of an argument?
to persuade
to report
to confuse
to entertain
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What is an example of a fallacy of relevance?
Misleading statistics
Ad hominem
Skibidi rizz
Overgeneralization
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What is a claim of policy?
A general opinion about a topic
A belief about moral criteria
A statement about historical events
Asserts that something should be done by someone
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How is a thesis statement different from a claim?
A claim is the main argument, while a thesis summarizes it
A claim is always false while a thesis statement is true
A thesis statement is broader than a claim
A thesis statement presents the main argument of a passage
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What is first-hand evidence?
Opinions found in articles
Data collected from secondary sources
Anecdotes shared by others
Information gathered through direct observation or experience

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