Junior Fall Exam Review

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Ad hominem

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A fallacy that occurs when an argument is rebutted by attacking the character of the person making the argument rather than addressing the argument itself.

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Structural lens

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A perspective that examines the underlying structures in a text, such as narrative techniques, character roles, and plot development.

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Appeal to ignorance

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A fallacy that asserts a proposition is true because it has not been proven false, or vice versa.

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Historical lens

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A perspective that analyzes a text in the context of the time period in which it was written, considering historical events and social conditions.

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Bandwagon fallacy

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A fallacy that suggests that because something is popular or widely accepted, it must be true.

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Causal fallacy

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A logical fallacy that assumes a cause-and-effect relationship without sufficient evidence.

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Slippery slope

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A fallacy that argues that a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in some significant effect.

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Feminist lens

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A perspective that examines texts through the lens of gender dynamics, focusing on women's roles and representation.

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Marxist lens

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A perspective that analyzes texts in terms of class struggle, economic power, and social inequality.

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Biographical lens

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A perspective that interprets a text based on the author's life experiences and historical context.