ENG112 Flashcards

Create a hook

Define the specific nature of the problem

Ramifications of ignoring the problem

Causes of the problem

How the problem is addressed

A claim for the solution

Reasoning/evidence of solution

Possible negative outcomes

Countering reservations

Call to action

When someone attacks someones character instead of focusing on the issue.

Specific observations that draws to a general conclusion.

Assuming that a statement is true when it actually requires proof.

Present a weak argument so your argument looks better by contrast.

When a term has one meaning in an argument and a different meaning in another.

When you try to convince people that something is true just because many people believe it.

When a conclusion doesn’t follow from the premises.

When someone brings up something irrelevant to divert attention from the real issue.

When someone supports a statement by restating it in different terms.

When two things are portrayed as alike when they are not (false comparison).

Asserts that a statement is false because it is inconsistent with what the speaker has said.

Occurs when someone argues that one thing will lead to another.

Data is misrepresented to make a point.

When someone reaches a conclusion that is based on too little evidence.

Because two events occurred closely together, one event caused the other.

Personal experience is used to support an argument.