1. Analyzing an argument

2.  Expresses a position on an issue or problem and supports it with reasons and evidence  Example: “I think I should be allowed to watch TV.”

3.  Reasons- declarations made to justify an action, decision or belief  Example: “TV can provide opportunities for learning and enjoyment.”  Evidence- Specific references, quotations, facts, examples, and opinions that support a claim  Example:“TV can take you to faraway places and can bring art, music, and science right into your home.”

4.  Methods intended to encourage you to accept an argument  Bandwagon  Testimonial  Appeal to pity, fear, or vanity  Loaded language

5.  Suggest that a person should believe or do something because “everyone else” does it

6.  Relies on endorsements from well-known people or satisfied customers

7.  Uses strong feelings rather than facts to persuade

8.  Uses words with strongly positive or negative connotations

9.  False or misleading statements used to persuade you agree with them  Ad Hominem  Stereotyping  Categorical claims  Exaggeration

10.  Attempts to discredit an idea by attacking the person’s character rather than his or her argument

11.  Makes a broad statement about people on the basis of their gender, ethnicity, race, or political, social, professional, or religious group

12.  Categorical Claim is based on the faulty logic of relating two things solely because they are in the same category.

13.  Exaggerations occur when we overstate or overemphasize a point.

14.  You are finished taking notes.  Please wait for your teacher

15.  “As an Olympic athlete, I need a lot of energy. That’s why I drink Quinch-Ade.”

16.  “Start your day with Morning Glory’s refreshing, all-natural juice.”

17.  “See the movie that everybody’s talking about!”

18.  “Won’t you give this abandoned puppy a home?”

19.  The school test scores have improved dramatically since the new principal came on board. Obviously her leadership has been a real benefit for our school.  There must have been a hundred million birds in that tree!

20. “My opponent cannot be trusted: Elect him, and city violence will surely increase.”

21.  “All musicians think the same way.”

22.  She writes a lot in her journal. A person who writes a lot is certain to be a good writer. Therefore, she must be a good writer.  Chihuahuas are good inside dogs. Rottweilers are dogs; therefore, Rottweilers would be good inside dogs, too