Persuasive Rhetoric

A conclusion that does not follow logically from the "proof"

• circular reasoning

• non sequiter

• hasty generalization

• antithesis

A persuasive technique that relies on reason and facts to support a claim

• ethical appeal

• emotional appeal

• logical appeal

• argument

An argument that begins with a generalization and proceeds to examples and supporting facts

• inductive reasoning

• deductive reasoning

• logical appeal

• circular reasoning

Statements that anticipate and refute an opposing view

• counterargument

• argument

• claim

• conclusion

A persuasive technique that uses values or moral standards to persuade an audience.

• ethical appeal

• emotional appeal

• logical appeal

• inductive reasoning

A question that does not require a reply because the answer is obvious

• non sequitur

• hasty generalization

• rhetorical question

• counter argument

The use of the same word more than once for emphasis

• parallelism

• antithesis

• repetition

• support

A conclusion drawn from too little evidence or from evidence that is biased

• hasty generalization

• non sequitur

• circular reasoning

• deductive reasoning

A persuasive technique that presents ideas that elicit strong feelings

• ethical appeal

• logical appeal

• emotional appeal

• antithesis

An argument that begins with examples or facts and proceeds two a conclusion

• counter argument

• inductive reasoning

• deductive reasoning

• circular reasoning