Which logical fallacy is most evident in this argument?

"If we allow students to use cell phones in school, soon they will stop paying attention in class, then grades will drop, and eventually the entire education system will collapse. Clearly, we must ban phones entirely. Besides, every successful school already enforces this rule, and we all want our students to be successful, don’t we?"

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used in the second sentence?

"My opponent claims to care about the environment, yet he drives a gas-guzzling car to work every day. How can you trust someone who tells you one thing and does another? Meanwhile, I have personally sponsored three local clean-up drives this year, and I will continue to lead by example."

What fallacy is present in this excerpt?

"My opponent claims to care about the environment, yet he drives a gas-guzzling car to work every day. How can you trust someone who tells you one thing and does another? Meanwhile, I have personally sponsored three local clean-up drives this year, and I will continue to lead by example."

Which rhetorical appeal is used in the statistics at the end?

School uniforms create equality. Without them, wealthy students flaunt expensive clothing while poorer students feel left out. If we want schools to focus on learning instead of fashion shows, then uniforms are the obvious solution. Research shows that schools with uniforms have 15% fewer discipline problems and 20% higher attendance rates."

What type of reasoning is used to argue that uniforms improve discipline?

School uniforms create equality. Without them, wealthy students flaunt expensive clothing while poorer students feel left out. If we want schools to focus on learning instead of fashion shows, then uniforms are the obvious solution. Research shows that schools with uniforms have 15% fewer discipline problems and 20% higher attendance rates."

What rhetorical appeal does the author rely on most in this passage?

"Many believe that video games cause violence, but the evidence is far less clear. Studies reveal that while players may show short-term aggression after gaming, long-term links to violent behavior are weak. Furthermore, some research suggests that games improve problem-solving skills and teamwork when played cooperatively."

Which statement best evaluates the author’s reasoning?

"Many believe that video games cause violence, but the evidence is far less clear. Studies reveal that while players may show short-term aggression after gaming, long-term links to violent behavior are weak. Furthermore, some research suggests that games improve problem-solving skills and teamwork when played cooperatively."

Which fallacy is Speaker B guilty of?

Speaker A: “We should lengthen the school day to improve learning outcomes. More time equals more instruction.”
Speaker B: “That won’t work. If we lengthen the day, students will be exhausted, parents will complain, teachers will quit, and schools will fall apart.”

What flaw in reasoning can be found in Speaker A’s argument?

Speaker A: “We should lengthen the school day to improve learning outcomes. More time equals more instruction.”
Speaker B: “That won’t work. If we lengthen the day, students will be exhausted, parents will complain, teachers will quit, and schools will fall apart.”

Which rhetorical appeal is most strongly used here?

"You should adopt a pet from the shelter today. Imagine the wagging tail that greets you after school, the comfort of soft fur when you’re upset, the joy of saving a life. Don’t those feelings matter more than anything? After all, what kind of person turns away from an innocent creature in need?"

How does the author’s word choice affect the tone of this passage?

"You should adopt a pet from the shelter today. Imagine the wagging tail that greets you after school, the comfort of soft fur when you’re upset, the joy of saving a life. Don’t those feelings matter more than anything? After all, what kind of person turns away from an innocent creature in need?"

What is ethos?

What is pathos?

Which persuasive technique appeals to logic and reason?

Choose all that apply. What methods are being used here to persaude you?

This ad is using _________ to get you to donate to their cause.

This ad is using what method to persuade you to drink milk?