Public Speaking 1101 Fallacies, University of Minnesota Crookston- writedeal.com

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Public Speaking 1101 Fallacies, University of Minnesota Crookston

Melinda Sherer Mark Huglen Public Speaking 1101 DATE: November 30th, 2009 PURPOSE: To persuade audiences to watch out for the use of fallacies AUDIENCE: Neutral or apathetic INTRO The word fallacy as used in logic and rhetoric is defined as any of various types of erroneous reasoning that render arguments logically unsound. There are a multitude of fallacies in logic, but the main point to remember is that an argument based on fallacies is an unsound argument. Therefore, if decisions are made based on this unsound argument, those decisions are unsound. OPENING PHRASE ATTENTION Nobody likes to be misled, and most people prefer to make good decisions. However, there are some individuals and groups that attempt to mislead people into making unsound decisions by using logical fallacies. BACKGROUND THEME BODY 1.)What are some examples of fallacies? A.Ad Hominem B.Hasty generalization C.Either-Or 2.)How can fallacies be used? A.To discredit an opposing position B.To motivate a group C.To defend a position 3.)Why are they so powerful? A.If a large group is convinced of something fallacious, it is difficult to stop the momentum of that group if they were to act upon that fallacious argument. B.They can be used subtly: Slick Willy and other politicians are very good at slipping fallacies into their speeches. C.There are so many fallacies that it is difficult to constantly be vigilant