ENGLISH 1110.01 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Ad Hominem, Begging, Straw Man

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Evolution-a good thesis is not a simple claim, but an argument that evolves through the paper. Involves tension- one idea pushing against the other. False, logical moves to trick the reader into agreeing. Discredit evidence through implying something unfavorable about author. Paul argues abortion is immoral, but he is an idiot ad populum (band wagon) Patriotic americans know that current gun laws are necessary . Something should be banned as obscene because it"s dirty . Misrepresentation through comparing two things that are more different than similar. Prevents writer from complicating evidence or making more valuable connections. Tax laws are too complex so businesses in america are suffering . Argument that diverts attention from matter at hand through provocation. Banks should be held accountable for practices but in tough time we should support our government . If maryj is legalized, the country will be widespread with crime . Argument oversimplifies to make it easy to refute.

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