Logical Fallacies

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A conclusion based on the premise, “if this, then that” often, the assembly of a causal chain of events that result in an unlikely or extreme outcome

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slippery slope

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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An oversimplification of and subsequent attack on the viewpoint of another or the misrepresentation of the viewpoint of another

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strawman

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

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(Also known as bandwagon) it appeals to the popularity of a practice or concept as a method of persuasion

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ad populum

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

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Using an argument’s conclusion as a premise for proving the argument

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circular reasoning

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Identify the fallacy: false analogy, ad populum (bandwagon), ad hominem, circular reasoning.

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ad populum (bandwagon)

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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An error in thinking or reasoning

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Logical Fallacy

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A conclusion or reply that does not follow the previous statement in a logical manner.

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non sequitur

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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A general statement or conclusion that is made without sufficient evidence

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hasty generalization

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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An analogy that incorrectly connects two things based on other shared characteristics

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false analogy

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

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A tactic that is used to distract from an argument by avoiding key issues or ignoring opposing views

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red herring

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8