Debate Review: Units 2 & 3

Argument based on misuse of statistics

Argument that creates a generalization from too few examples

An argument that rests on an improper emphasis placed on certain words/phrases

You like chicken noodle. I like tomato. So I'll look for a chicken-tomato soup recipe.

You CAN live without coffee. YOU can live without coffee.

There are 2 types of people: those who own a Mercedes and those who wish they did.

Argument that extends a generalization to exceptional cases

Studying for the SAT with the SAT Super Duper Guide will increase your score by 42.7%!

Too much candy makes teeth decay. If you love too much, the relationship fails, so love little

Argument restating conclusion in other words

I got the flu after eating that pizza. They must not keep their restaurant clean.

Argument based on comparison of 2 things that aren't very similar

My neighbor's Australian Shepherd bit his son! Don't get one of those - they're vicious!

Congress hasn't gotten anything done this year! Each congressperson is lazy!

Assumes something is right because it is way things should happen

An argument that makes linguistic distinction between 2 things that aren't actually different

Argument that makes assumption on parts of whole

Assumes only 2 possibilities exist

An argument that fails because a key term is ambitious

Argument based on a weak causal connection

English majors are notoriously lousy at math. Gordon is an English major, so he'll fail Algebra

Assumes collective whole will have same properties as its parts

I'm not a poor student. I just don't study very hard when I study at all.

But Coach, I took you seriously when you said I had to get back on track - I just ran 7 miles!

Paper is light as a feather. I can carry a case of paper no problem then!

She's thinking of changing schools. I think she should stay where she is - it's good as it is!

There's no such thing as knowledge which can't be put into practice since is then not knowledge

Assumes best solution is compromise between 2 extremes