Discussion Post: Fallacies to Persuade and Possibly Manipulate
Advertisements exist to sell you a product. It might be soap, music, political positions, or ideas. Most advertisements use a variety of logical fallacies to persuade but some use them to subtlety or overtly manipulate the intended audience.
• Review the list of logical fallacies in your content and study the ads presented.
• Select at least two ads that you feel represent two different logical fallacies.
• Determine how the language and images of the ads appeal to the consumer; identify the kinds of fallacies being used; and describe what needs or insecurities the ads are trying to reach.
• Explain the ads' effectiveness.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.