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Rhetoric Fall 2016 Sections 0140 and 0439 Student name:_________________________ Due Monday, October 31       Deliverable 8: Everything’s an Argument Pgs

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Rhetoric Fall 2016

Sections 0140 and 0439

Student name:_________________________

Due Monday, October 31    

 

Deliverable 8: Everything’s an Argument

Pgs. 71-85

Evaluation Criteria

Deliverables are evaluated on thoughtfulness, creativity, and brave thinking. They are each worth three participation points. One point = done, below average. Two points = done, average. Three points = done, thoughtful, creative and/or brave thinking.

Style/Delivery

Deliverables must be handed in on the date they are assigned. They cannot be turned in retroactively or via email for credit. Feel free to print this sheet and handwrite or type your thoughts. You may also write your response on a piece of notebook paper. Please make sure your instructor knows who completed this assignment—put your name on it!

 

 

1. In your own words, define the word fallacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Why is it important to be able to identify fallacies in arguments?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Identify the most recent fallacy you’ve heard someone use, and describe the situation in which it was used.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Identify a common fallacy associated with the topic you are highlighting in your podcast. Why do you think this is a common fallacy associated with your topic?