repeats an idea rather than giving a valid reason

draws a conclusion about an entire group based on insufficient evidence

gives false characteristics to an argument and then attacks an argument based on those false characteristics

attacking the person rather than the argument

presents the false assumption that there are only two possibilities (think: either/or)

the focus is shifted to a side issue or something irrelevant

relying on the emotional passion of the crowd in making an argument; playing on a group's fear or prejudices

this argument says something is good or correct because it is a tradition

works by moving from a seemingly benign premise or starting point and working through a number of small steps to an improbable extreme

rhetoric used to influence an audience by using words or phrases with strong connotation associated with them in order to invoke an emotional response

using an authority to endorse your claim that has nothing to do with your claim, or the misuse, and authority

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a question asked not for the answer, but the influence over the audience

asking a question and then answering your own question

a word or phrase that is applied to an object or action which it is not literally applicable

a kind of metaphor that uses like or as in its comparison

an extreme exaggeration

seeks to express a thought or impression by under-emphasizing the extent to which a statement may be true

A statement that means the opposite of what its saying

a part is made to represent the whole

substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant

using vivid details to paint a picture in your head

an account of an event that is happening that does not necessarily create an image

a trio of characters, events, any other information is more effective

same pattern words or ideas

the repetition of a word or phrase

a short amusing story about a real incident or person

a mild or indirect word or expression that is too harsh or blunt - refers to something unpleasant or embarrassing

an idea or feeling (literal meaning)

elaborating on a definition to ensure no one missed the point

to mention something in disclaiming the intention mentioning it -- pretending to deny

"Excuse me, am I interrupting you apparently more important conversation."

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"Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both."

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"Segregation is a dark and desolate valley."

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"The snowflake sparkled like millions of tiny diamonds."

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"This test was forever long."

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(streets are flooding) "Looks like it rained a bit last night."

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(during a storm) "My what nice weather we're having."

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"Indianapolis wins the super bowl by 14 points."

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"Yesterday, I wore a grey shirt with a coffee stain on the left side of the collar from the spill that I made that morning...."

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"calling a businessman a suit"

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"Yesterday, I wore a grey shirt."

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"MLK Jr's. speech ~ three sections"

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"Mary likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle."

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"I have a dream, go back to, one hundred years later ~ MLK Jr's. speech"

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"Honey Boo Boo story ~ Jennifer Lawrence"

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"you may take a long vacation... (soon she will die)"

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"I recognized the familiar stench of my roommate's cooking."

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"by that I mean..."

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"I'm not saying they're weak generally, but they are weak generally."

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appeal to emotion

appeal to credibility

appeal to logic

"DirectTV has 9% more quality than DISH Network. Therefore, you should be using it."

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"Most dentists claim you should be using Colgate toothpaste."

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"Donate in order to protect these endangered species."

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