Terms of Argument and Fallacies Worksheet

If you argue that a park in your community shoudl not be renovated because the person supporting it was arrested during a domestic dispute, then you are guilty of
You should vote for Hillary Clinton--she has a strong lead in the polls!
When someone who has no expertise to speak on an issue is cited as an authority
a persuasive discourse resulting in a coherent and considered movement from a claim to a conclusion
further assurances
Giving students easy access to a weatlh of facts and resources online allows them to develop critical thinking skills
You can't give me a C; I am an A student!
assertion or proposition
The Nation overall wanted to make America Great Again by the overwhelming electoral win by Donald Trump in the 2016 election.
A person who is found guilty of child abuse should have to experience temporary sterilization.
Not assimilating to a different culture when living amongst the people creates discourse and chaos
usually the major part of the text/proof
a statement of the main idea of the argument that also previews the major points the writer intends to make
a logical process whereby one reaches a conclusion by starting with a general principle or universal truth
Major Premise, Minor Premise, Conclusion