What is a 'straw man' fallacy?
Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.
What is a 'bandwagon' fallacy?
Arguing that something is true because it is popular.
What is a 'false dilemma' fallacy?
Presenting only two options as possibilities when more exist.
Define 'Position'.
The speaker's background, affiliations, and identity (e.g., age, education, political party).
Define 'Perspective'.
How the speaker views the topic, shaped by their experiences and beliefs.
Define 'Bias'.
A tendency to lean in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way that's considered to be unfair.
What is an appeal to emotion (pathos) and how is it used?
A rhetorical device used to evoke an emotional response in the audience. Often used to persuade by connecting with the audience's feelings.
What is an appeal to logic (logos) and how is it used?
A rhetorical device that uses facts, statistics, evidence, and logical reasoning to persuade the audience.
What is an appeal to authority (ethos) and how is it used?
A rhetorical device where the speaker establishes credibility and trustworthiness to persuade the audience by demonstrating expertise or shared values.
