Logical Fallacies

(sometimes called an appeal to ethics), is used as a means of convincing an audience via the authority or credibility

An Indirect reference to a person, place, idea or something of societal or historical significance.

(appeal to logic) is a way of persuading an audience with reason, using facts and figures.

"If you're still unsure, please consider that my advanced degree and fieldwork speak for themselves."

"History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely."

"If we don't move soon, we're all going to die! Can't you see how dangerous it would be to stay?"

fallacy of relevance where someone rejects or criticizes another person’s view on the basis of personal characteristics

Logical argument

use of successive verbal constructions in poetry or prose which correspond in grammatical structure, sound, meter,

(appeal to emotion) is a way of convincing an audience of an argument by creating an emotional response

"If my years as a Marine taught me anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."

argument is a cheap and easy way to make one’s position look stronger than it is. 

"You should consider another route if you leave later. I heard that that street is far more dangerous and ominous at nig

a person’s argument is just repeating what they already assumed beforehand, it’s not arriving at any new conclusion. 

"Veterinarians say that a German Shepherd will are the perfect match for people with active lifestyles."