English list 8

What is an ad hominem argument?

• Attacking the opponent's character instead of their ideas

• Using a symbolic narrative to convey a message

• Presenting only two choices in a situation

• Appealing to fear to support an idea

What is an allegory?

• A direct attack on an opponent's character

• A symbolic narrative with deeper meanings

• A logical fallacy involving two choices

• An appeal to authority

What does a false dichotomy involve?

• Presenting only two choices when more exist

• Using a narrative to convey a message

• Distracting from the main argument

• Appealing to authority

What is a red herring?

• A logical fallacy involving two choices

• A distraction from the main argument

• An appeal to fear

• A symbolic narrative

What is hasty generalization?

• Making assumptions based on insufficient evidence

• Using a symbolic narrative

• Attacking an opponent's character

• Presenting only two choices

What does flag waving appeal to?

• Nationalism or patriotism

• Fear or terror

• Authority or expertise

• Logical reasoning

What is a caricature?

• A symbolic narrative

• An exaggerated imitation for comic effect

• A logical fallacy

• An appeal to authority

What is the term for blaming a person or group for a problem to distract from the real issue?

• Sloganeering

• Scapegoating

• Satire

• Euphemism

Which term describes the use of brief, memorable phrases to encapsulate arguments on an emotional level?

• Hypophora

• Microcosm

• Sloganeering

• Parody

What is it called when a question is asked and immediately answered?

• Verbal Irony

• Hypophora

• Situational Irony

• Propaganda