1. A fallacy in which a distraction is introduced into the discourse in order to lead an
opponent or audience away from the issue at hand is known
as
... [Show More] ________________________.
a red herring
2. A question that is formulated so as to make a presumption that is unproven or
unjustified may be termed ______________________.
a complex question
3. A replacement term that is introduced in order to make something seem less
offensive or negative than it would otherwise be is known
as ________________________________.
a euphemism
4. A replacement term that is introduced to make something seem more offensive or
negative then it would otherwise be best exemplifies which of the following terms?
a dysphemism
5. A use of language that creates a preconception in the audience is known as
________________________.
prejudicial rhetoric
6. An argument that relies on claims about a person taking a position rather than
against the position itself is known as _________________________.
an argument ad hominenm
7. An overly excessive or demonstrative exaggeration, may also be used to color a
particular position in an emotional tone that is either positive or negative best
exemplifies _________________________.
hyperbole
8. Another term for a "loaded question" is __________________________.
a complex question
9. Any use of language that makes a position seem to be more compelling than it would
otherwise be by generating an emotional response may be termed
_______________________.
a rhetorical device
10. If the meaning of a term can reasonably be interpreted in two or more ways, it can be
said to be ______________.
Ambiguous
11. Which informal fallacy assumes that a person’s circumstances should preclude
them from taking a certain position?
circumstantial ad hominem
12. Which of the following refers to a rhetorical device that sets up an opposing position
to ridicule without offering a countering argument?
derision
13. A use of language in which a charge is indirectly implied without being explicitly
stated most nearly describes which of the following terms?
innuendo
14. An argument that while appearing at first glance to express a compelling inference
actually expresses a flawed one best describes which of the following terms?
informal fallacy
15. The type of argument which attempts to refute a position by insulting the character
or intelligence of its proponent(s) is known as _______________________.
abusive ad hominem [Show Less]