The first function of __________ is to test the scope of the speaker’s content.

A(n) __________ outline is a complete sentence outline written with enough detail so that a person other than the speaker can understand it.

To check the structure and flow of an argument based on a syllogism, you should state your _____; say “because” and state your _____; then say “therefore” and state your _____. The resulting two sentences should flow together and make sense.

When a doctor observes your symptoms and tells you that you have flu, she is reasoning _____.

The principle of __________ means each symbol in a sentence outline should introduce a complete sentence.

Investigating a charge of student cheating, State U’s Academic Integrity Committee concluded: “Ethical speakers do not plagiarize the ideas or words of others. Tracy gave a speech in her public speaking class that her roommate had written and used a semester ago. Tracy’s behavior is clearly unethical.” The committee’s statement is an example of arguing by _____.

Sarah told her girlfriends that three new stores at the mall charged higher prices for shoes, so she was sure all other stores would also raise their prices. This is an example of which fallacy of argument?

The bandwagon fallacy rests on the appeal of _____.

When refuting her opponent’s argument, Tia says, “My opponent’s position is that tax dollars should be increased.” Which step of the refutational strategy is she completing?

Fredrick claims, “Because baseball is America’s greatest pastime, if you don’t like baseball, then you hate America.” This is an example of which type of fallacy?