Digital Divide Vocabulary quiz

An argument that appeals to popular opinion as the basis for its truth.

• hasty generalization

• circular reasoning

• guilt by association

• bandwagon fallacy

An argument based on a personal attack on someone's character.

• appeal to nature

• ad hominem

• non sequitur

• bandwagon fallacy

The conclusions that one thing caused another simply because one happened before the other.

• false dichotomy

• false causation

• circular reasoning

• guilt by association

Drawing a conclusion based on a small sample size; a broad claim based on limited evidence.

• non sequitur

• false causation

• red herring

• hasty generalization

"Every time I go to sleep the sun goes down. Therefore, my sleeping causes the sun to set."

• false dichotomy

• false causation

• circular reasoning

• guilt by association

Statements that sound logical or factual, but are not 

• fallacies
• claims
• statistics 
• facts

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another; usually in a way to be considered to be unfair 

• bias
• claim 
• ethos 
• fallacy

The art of using language for the purpose of persuasion

• rhetoric 
• expert testimony
• glittering generalities 
• pathos

Using positive words that become associated with something, like company slogans and political advertisements 

• glittering generalities 
• expert testimony
• testimonial 
• loaded langauge

Which Question Is Rhetorical ?

• "Do you want to teach the class today?"

• "Can I come over after school?"

• "Would you like something to drink?"

• "May I use the Restroom?"