"Russia has a terrible human rights record." "Well, the United States has done plenty of bad things." -the President when confronted about Russia's human rights abuses.

Trans fats are as bad as biological weapons.

We should stop using hairspray because it is snowing in New York.

Al Gore feels that all companies are irresponsible and should be punished for allowing emissions which causes global warming.

It is warmer this year in Las Vegas as compared to last year; therefore, global warming is rapidly accelerating.

If we use just one more can of hairspray this month, earth as we know it will no longer exist.

We cannot listen to John’s opinion on global warming because he is a tree hugger.

The news is fake because so much of the news is fake.

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

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

An argument that misleads, distracts, or diverts attention from a relevant or important issue.

"The Cardinals are the best football team because they're better than all the other teams."

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

Either you love bacon, or you're wrong.

What is a logical fallacy?

Match the following definition with its term: The explanations that connect the parts of an argument. Answers the question, "Why does your evidence support the claim?"

Match the following definition with its term: Also called evidence, data, the “facts,” support, or reasoning of the

argument. These answer the question, “What’s your proof?”

Match the following definition with its term: The conclusions or the positions. A basic argument consists of a ________ and stated reason.

Match the following definition with its term: Arguments against or limiting the scope of the claim. These answer the question, “In what situations is your claim not true?”

When crafting an argument, if your audience is likely to question your assumptions, you should...

Use __________ as additional support if readers are likely to doubt the reasoning in your warrant.

2. Which of the following is NOT an element of the Toulmin model?

3. In a Toulmin model, the idea you are arguing for or against is called the:

In a Toulmin model, you use a(n) ________ to avoid making absolute statements, so you will not be disproven based on unusual cases or situations.

5. Which one of these terms does not go with the others?

Imagine you are writing a paper which advocates lowering the voting age to sixteen. Identify the Toulmin element this statement represents.

"Increased political activity is good for democracy."

Imagine you are writing a paper which advocates lowering the voting age to sixteen. Identify the Toulmin element this statement represents.

"While some may argue that sixteen-year-olds are too immature to vote, in all states that is the legal age to drive."