This rhetorical fallacy attacks the person rather than on the opponent's ideas. It comes from the Latin meaning "against the man."
ad hominem
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a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Assertion
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A statement that can be proved.
Fact
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heart
Other team wins 5 points!
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gold
Win 50 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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thief
Give points!
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specific, clear, detailed (leaves little room for interpretation)
Explicit Message
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a general rule in speaking, in writing, and in music, that states that concepts or ideas presented in threes are inherently more interesting, more enjoyable, and more memorable.
Rule of Three
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Repeating a word, phrase, or idea for emphasis.
Repetition
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to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated
imply
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eraser
Reset score!
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star
Double points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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baam
Lose 20 points!
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facts or information indicating whether a belief or statement is true or valid.
Evidence
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a mistake in reasoning (example: Because everything is bigger in Texas, you can expect dogs to be the size of horses.)
Logical Fallacy
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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gift
Win 20 points!
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gift
Win 10 points!
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baam
Lose 20 points!
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Appeal to emotion
Pathos
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A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.
Opinion
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Ethical appeal
Ethos
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an argument that is not sound but may still be convincing