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DO NOW
Write about a time when someone judged you based on what you look like instead of how you are.
Persuasive Devices Continued
Testimonials1
Bandwagon2
Loaded Words3
Name Calling4
Card Stacking5
6 False Syllogism
Name CallingCalls others names, puts them down,
or tries to show them up in order to make themselves look better
Aka: mud slinging
Example:“Our competitor’s products break
down, fall apart, and just don’t do the job. Our product works perfectly!”
Why does this work?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZPjJI0K7Bk
Card-Stacking
Presenting only facts that support one side; not telling the whole story
Examples: “Students should not have to wear uniforms because they are ugly, uncomfortable, and limit individual expression.”
“Barack Obama is the best President ever because he supports the right issues.”
What is Bias?
Bias is an opinion about whether a person, group, thing, or idea is good or bad, which influences how you deal with it
It is similar to prejudiceSomeone or something that is biased
is one-sided
How do you find bias?
Step 1: Look for any information you know about the creator/author (What does the author or creator want you to do? You may not always be able to find this information.)
Step 2: Look for specific word choice that shows an opinion (hint: should is word that expresses feeling or opinion)
Step 3: Decide what the author’s opinion of the subject is (example: positive, negative, for, against, and so on)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiWTcVHdSFo
Premise: a statement upon which an argument is based; supporting details for an argumentConclusion: a position or opinion that a person comes to after listening to an argument
False Syllogism
An argument made of two premises and a conclusion, where the premises do not actually lead to the conclusion
Example: “National awards are given to great teachers. Mr. Weinstein has never won a teaching award. Therefore, Mr. Weinstein is not a great teacher.”
“Kids eat lots of ice cream in the summer. Kids drown in pools during the summer more than any other month. Ice cream makes kids drown in pools.”
Remember:
Just because two things are related doesn’t mean one caused the other.
Watch out for arguments that try to trick you by making you think that a problem is caused by something that’s not actually related to it
at all.
Remember:
Just because two things are related doesn’t mean one caused the other.
Watch out for arguments that try to trick you by making you think that a problem is caused by something that’s not actually related to it
at all.
Generalization
A generalization is a statement about all the members of a group that may be true in some or many situations but is not true in every case.
EX: Mr. Weinstein can’t dance, so all white people can’t dance.
REMEMBER!
Generalizations lead to false conclusions!
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/7154035-video-campaign-ad-racist-republican-senate-candidate-for-nevada-sharron-angle-says-no
Practice
Using your whiteboard, write down the correct answer to each question.
Practice with Author’s Bias
Which sentence shows the author’s bias? A. The talent show is on Wednesday. B. On Wednesday, there will be a talent show at 6:30
pm. C. The talent show at Gallup High will be on
Wednesday at 6:30 pm.
D. The amazing talent show with great acts will be on Wednesday at 6:30pm.
Answer: D
D. The amazing talent show with great acts will be on Wednesday at 6:30pm.
Why?Word choice that expresses an
opinion:The amazing talent show with great
acts will be on Wednesday at 6:30pm.Opinion appears positiveTherefore, the author is biased
toward the talent show
Practice with Author’s Bias
Which sentence shows the author’s bias? A. Video games can be played alone or with friends. B. Video game makers spend a large amount of time
creating the games we play. C. Video game makers are very lazy and should get a
real job.
D. Video game systems are common in the American household.
Answer: C
C. Video game makers are very lazy and should get a real job.
Why?Word choice that expresses an
opinion: Video game makers are very lazy and should get a real
job.
Opinion appears negativeTherefore, the author is biased
against video game makers
Practice with Author’s Bias
Which sentence shows the author’s bias? A. Sonic, with its disgusting food, should be closed
down. B. Sonic serves many different types of soda and
food. C. Sonic is about to begin serving food 24 hours a
day.
D. Sonic can make a burrito over 1 million ways.
Answer: A
A. Sonic, with its disgusting food, should be closed down.
Why?Word choice that expresses an
opinion:Sonic, with its disgusting food, should
be closed down.Opinion appears negativeTherefore, the author is biased
against Sonic (anyone agree?)
Definition:
Puts opponent or company down and talks trash about them
Name Calling
Definition:
Presenting only facts that support one side; not telling the whole story
Card Stacking
Definition:
An argument made of two premises and a conclusion, where the premises do not actually lead to the conclusion
False Syllogism
My opponent is a flip-flop man who cannot make up his mind. He changes mind with the breeze! How could anyone follow such a weak-willed flip-flopper?
Name Calling
Jared lost a lot of weight and he eats Subway. All people who eat Subway will lose weight.
False Syllogism
“Sacramento politicians like Jerry Brown are fighting me every step of the way because I’m running for governor to clean up the mess he’s made.”
-Meg Whitman
Name Calling
A medicine commercial spends 30 seconds showing how the product is guaranteed to cure the common cold. In the last five seconds a large list of side-effects is shown in small type that can not be read entirely.
Card Stacking