english 120
1. The strongest arguments usually draw on three types of appeals: logos, pathos and ethos. Describe the characteristics of each one and its potential misuse.
2. This discussion question has two parts:
a. Locate a commercial excerpt or advertising slogan online. Identify the fallacy within the excerpt. What is the impact of the ad or slogan from a personal stance? How about from a company perspective? Be sure to include the link to the excerpt or slogan.
b. Now, select an excerpt from a political debate or commercial online. Identify the fallacies within the excerpt. What might be the impact of these fallacies be to our ability to make important decisions? What might the abundance of fallacious advertisements be saying about us? What might these fallacious statements say about the political system in general? Be sure to include the link to the ad or commercial.