Identifying Logical Fallacies Assignment
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Identifying Logical Fallacies
Instructions:
For each of the following, identify whether ethos is used and explain your reasoning. Type your responses into the table, save it, and submit it to Brightspace.
Fallacy
Explain
Ex.
If you forbid teachers from giving homework, students will fail state standardized tests.
Scare Tactic The writer is trying to scare the audience into not forbidding teachers from giving homework by saying doing so will result in student failure.
1.
The only people who believe in a strong military are people with an I.QQ. under 80.
Ad Homine
m
Explanation: The writer attacks the reader´s IQ rather than sticking to the topic of the military.
2. Wow, the teachers at this school are tough! I took a course from Thompson and only got a C, even though I worked really hard.
Hasty Generali
zation
Explanation: The speaker feels that the teachers are tough just because they made a C even though they worked hard. 3.
Either support Meech Lake or Quebec
will separate.
Either/
Or Fallacy
Explanation: The reader is only given two options.
4.
My doctor must be smart, because she
made it through medical school.
straw man Explanation: The writer states that the doctor must be smart because she made it through medical school.
5.
In 1984, Denver city officials asked residents to leave their cars home one day a week. That is why Denver is the best place to live.
Non sequitur
Explanation: The writer states that Denver city officials told residents to leave their cars home
for a day but then continues about how Denver is the best place to live.
Instructions:
For each of the following scenarios, write your own persuasive sentences using logos
. Type your responses below the prompt.
1.
You are trying to persuade your brother to stop eating chocolate.
If you reduce your consumption of chocolate your health will get unbelievably better as it
will lower weight gain and dental issues in the long run. 2.
You are attempting to convince your class that they should not drink and drive.
You should not drink and drive as it can cause major problems when it comes to driving as your sense of awareness is lowered and you can potentially cause car wrecks.
3.
You are trying to persuade an audience that they should exercise more.
Exercising more can help you now and in the future as if you keep your body good and in
shape you can ultimately be more energized and feel more active.
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