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Your position on the death penalty is wrong because you are a disgusting criminal yourself. (What fallacy is this?)

ad hominem

T/F: When you make an argument you are simply describing and explaining what is true about something and not giving your opinion.

False

T/F: Arguments can be support with facts or opinions, but they are BEST supported with facts.

True

Besides including your own facts, opinions, and logical reasoning, what else should you include in an argument to make it even more persuasive?

counterarguments, rebuttals

T/F: Arguments and debates have only two sides.

False

In an argument, this word means: The main statement or position being argued.

claim, conclusion

In an argument, this word means: Facts, data, examples, or expert opinions that support the claim.

evidence, premises

In an argument, this word means: Logical connections and inferences that explain how the evidence supports the claim.

reasoning, logical reasoning

In an argument, this word means: Opposing viewpoints or objections to the claim.

counterarugment

In an argument, this means: Addressing and refuting counterarguments to strengthen the argument.

rebuttal

Is this an argument or not? There are a lot of poor people in the world. It is hard to live when you are poor. Poor people often have health problems.

this is not an argument (it is only premises)

Is this an argument or not? I’ve never had a boss that I like. I’m not going to like my next boss.

this is an argument, it has a premise (anecdotal observation) and a conclusion (prediction of the future)

Florida is the best place to go on vacation because everyone loves to visit Disney World. (What fallacy is this?)

bandwagon, popularity fallacy, appeal to popularity

Action on the climate is crucial. Either we reduce carbon emissions to pre-1900 levels, or the world as we know it will end. (What fallacy is this?)

false dichotomy, either-or fallacy

People who don't buy and use SUPER WHITE brand toothpaste inevitably suffer from tooth decay and gum disease. (What fallacy is this?)

slippery slope

My opponent says we should drill for more oil so we can cheaply heat our homes this cold winter, but clearly he hates Mother Earth and is being paid by the oil industry. (What fallacy is this?)

strawman

T/F: You don't need to use critical thinking when analyzing an argument you agree with.

False

T/F: An argument that has a FALSE conclusion is still an argument.

True

Identify the conclusion: Despite the fact that the Japanese economy has been mostly stagnant for the past three decades, Japan is the best country in the world, owing to its highly organized and efficient society and continual

"Japan is the best country in the world"

Identify the conclusion: Recycling is essential because it allows us to conserve expensive raw materials and prevent needing their environmentally damaging extraction.

"Recycling is essential"

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