Rhetical Device Project
3rd Period Group 6
False Authority
Definition
Using Biased, suspicious, or incredible source to defend a conclusion.
Examples
Ex. "X is true because I said so."
AXE Apollo Fireman Ad
Incorrect Premise
Definition
forms the basis of and argument or syllogism.
Examples
Identical twins sometimes have different IQ test scores. Yet these twins inherit exactly the same genes. So environment must play some part in determining a person's IQ.
When comedians start from a false premise.
Categorical Claims
Definition
Any standard form categorical claim or any claim that means the same as some standard form categorical claim.
Examples
No pacifists will fight in a war. Dick is a pacifist. So Dick will not fight in a war.