How can you avoid ad hominem?

Don't judge a person's character/appearance in regards to the argument

An appeal to false authority is best described as

When alleged authority is used as evidence although they aren’t experts

What does ethos appeal to?

appeals that shows credibility/validity

Could you listen to someone's appeal and if so, when?

Yes, if they are familiar with the topic and have a better understanding

What does appeal mean?

something that is seen as interesting and/or attractive

A famous person talks about how something has helped them

Appeal to Authority means...

because an authority thinks something, it must be so.

Using Testimonials in advertising is done when

celebrities are used in the advertisement

How did Trump employ ad hominem against Clinton?

Attacking her sickness, loyalty to Bill Clinton, and crimes

Which is an example of Appeal to Authority?

"Veterinarians say eating apples are great for you, so you should eat them"

What is an Ad Hominem fallacy?

An attack on the person's character

Attack made on a person rather than their his/her argument

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Duplicate of Ethos Quiz Game

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The purpose of this game is to identify examples of ethos in advertisements and the fallacies associated with it.

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1
Which is appeal to authority/power?
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
2
Which matches the following photo?
Ad Hominem
Appeal to Authority
Testimonial
3
Ad Hominem is an absolutely fair way to win an argument!
False
True
4
Which agrees with the following photo?
Appeal to Authority
Ad Hominem
Testimonial
5
How can you avoid ad hominem?
Don't judge a person's character/appearance in regards to the argument
Oh heck, don't know this one either
call them a loser and say declare your view is correct
Scream "Your FACE is an ad hominem!" and run away
6
An appeal to false authority is best described as
When a writer appeals primarily to the reader’s emotions
When alleged authority is used as evidence although they aren’t experts
An attack on the character of a person
7
What does ethos appeal to?
appeals to logic and reasoning
appeals that shows credibility/validity
appeals to emotions
8
Which appeal wants to gain your trust?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
9
The following image makes what appeal?
Pathos (emotions)
Logos (logic)
Ethos (ethics)
10
Could you listen to someone's appeal and if so, when?
ONLY if they have evidence to back up their statement
Yes, if they are familiar with the topic and have a better understanding
No, because appeals aren't valid and it would be a waste of time
11
What does appeal mean?
something that is seen as interesting and/or attractive
something that is wrong
something that is right
something that is seen as boring and/or unattractive
12
Testimonials
Feeling bad about someones negative association
A famous person talks about how something has helped them
Including positive facts and leaving out the negative
Everyone is doing it! You should too
13
Testimonials advertising uses ___ to persuade people.
Celebrities
Customers
Clergy
Critics
14
This is an example of...
sex appeal
Ad Hominem
Appeal to Authority
Testimonial
15
Appeal to Authority means...
because it uses facts it must be true.
because a celebrity uses it, I should too.
because an authority thinks something, it must be so.
16
This is an Ad hominem?
False
True
17
Using Testimonials in advertising is done when
surveys are carried out
someone gives their opinion
the target audience is identified
celebrities are used in the advertisement
18
Which is an example of a testimonial?
Snoop Dogg and Hot Pockets
Medical Doctor for prescription pain reliever
A dentist for a toothpaste brand
Harvard professor of philosophy explaining Aristotle
19
How did Trump employ ad hominem against Clinton?
yikes(tm), don't know this one
Attacking her sense of style, accent, and hair
Attacking her hairstyle
Attacking her sickness, loyalty to Bill Clinton, and crimes
20
This photo is an example of...
Ad Hominem
Appeal to Authority
Testimonial
21
What are the three types of appeal?
Legos, Pathos and Ethos
Logos, pathos, eletronicos
Legos, passion, and ethos
logos, pathos, and ethos
22
Which is an example of Appeal to Authority?
"It's an avacado, thanks"
"Arbys, we have the meats"
"Veterinarians say eating apples are great for you, so you should eat them"
"Chicken wings are bad for you."
23
Ethos is the source's ___________, the speaker's/author's authority.
credibility
likability
charisma
24
Which of the following agree with the photo?
AD HOMINEM
APPEAL TO AUTHORITY
Testimonial
25
What does Ethos appeal to?
Credibility
Emotions
Logic
26
What is the direct translation of Ad Hominem from Latin?
For the Man
To The Fish
To the Man
At the Man
27
What is an Ad Hominem fallacy?
A fallacy in which only two possible sides are given
The claim is restated in attempt to use it as evidence
An attack on the person's character
an appeal based purely on emotion and no real evidence
28
Faulty use of Authority is when a person uses someone with expertise in one area to support a claim for another area.
True
False
29
What is ad hominem?
Irrelevant point introduced to divert reader's attention
Selecting only facts that support the writer's purpose
Attack made on a person rather than their his/her argument
The writer asserts that a complex issue only has 2 sides
30
How can you find fallacies in your own writing?
List the main points and the evidence supporting them
All of the above
Learn about the fallacies you're more prone to use
Have others read it with the opposing viewpoint in mind

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