These statements cannot be taken as true since it is simply not immediately evident.

______________ are statements that express conviction that are not easily and clearly explained by facts

___________ are statements that assume the claim to be true and provide reasons why the statement is true.

____________ are a series of statements that provide reasons to convince the reader or listener that a claim or opinion is truthful.

Arguments are made with the assumption that the truth of the claim or opinion is still to be determined.

What do you call the branch of Philosophy that focuses on the analysis of arguments

This fallacy attacks the person presenting the argument instead of the argument itself

This fallacy uses the threat of force or an undesirable event to advance an argument

A fallacy using emotions such as pity or sympathy

This fallacy presents an idea as as acceptable because a lot of people accept it

This fallacy assumes the thing or idea to be proven is true; also known as “circular argument”

An example of bias which has a tendency to judge a person's personality by his or her action, without regard for external factors or influences

A bias focusing on a certain aspect of a problem while ignoring other aspects

A bias where a person or group is connected to or has a vested interest in the issue being discussed

A bias that has a tendency to look for and readily accept information which fits one's own beliefs or views and to reject ideas or views that go against it.