Logic & Debate

1. persuasive technique; an appeal to emotion
4. a logical flaw in someone's reasoning
5. this word also means "no"; the side that opposes an argument
6. presenting only two options when more possibilities exist
10. part of the debate where each side responds to the opposing side’s argument
13. fallacy that misleads the audience by introducing irrelevant information
16. misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack
17. fallacy which may be faulty or hasty, includes cherry-picking
18. this word describes thinking that follows a clear and reasonable structure
20. Facts, examples, or data that support the claim

2. this word also means "yes"; the side that agrees with an argument
3. fallacy where one assumes that because one thing happened before another, it caused the second event.
7. attacking the person instead of the argument
8. the last part of the debate
9. arguing that one small step will inevitably lead to extreme consequences
11. the first part of the debate where each side introduces their argument
12. persuasive technique; an appeal to logic and facts
14. persuasive technique; an appeal to credibility
15. Explanation of why the evidence supports the claim
19. A clear statement of an opinion or position