Logical Fallacies Practice

Front

My opponent is an untrustworthy liar and an idiot. Therefore, you should believe me.

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Ad Hominem

Front

I met a tall man who loved to eat cheese. Now I believe that all tall people like cheese.

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Hasty Generalization

Front

What logical fallacy is illustrated by the statement: "If you don't study, you'll fail your test. Then you will do poorly in the class and your GPA will fall. You won't get into a good college, so you'll never get a decent job and you'll end up poor and homeless."? Options: Slippery Slope, Circular Reasoning, False Dilemma, Hasty Generalization

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Slippery Slope

Front

What type of fallacy is demonstrated when Warren misrepresents Will's argument about spending on health and education by suggesting he wants to leave the country defenseless?

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straw man

Front

What is the term for a distraction from the main issue, as illustrated by Justin talking about his math class instead of addressing his phone bill?

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red herring

Front

"Chick fil A is the greatest food chain in existence. Look at the crowds!"

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ad populum

Front

Water fluoridation affects the brain. Citywide, student’s test scores began to drop five months after fluoridation began.

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Post Hoc

Front

Look, you are going to have to make up your mind. Either you decide that you can afford this stereo, or you decide you are going to do without music for a while.

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Either/Or