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What is a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid or unsound.

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What is a Red Herring fallacy?

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A Red Herring fallacy is a distraction from the main issue, introducing irrelevant information to divert attention.

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What is a Slippery Slope fallacy?

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A Slippery Slope fallacy suggests that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events culminating in some significant impact.

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What is an Ad Hominem fallacy?

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An Ad Hominem fallacy attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.

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What is a Straw Man fallacy?

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A Straw Man fallacy misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

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What is Pathos in argumentation?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotion, persuading an audience by eliciting feelings.

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What is Logos in argumentation?

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Logos is an appeal to logic and reason, using facts and evidence to support an argument.

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What is Ethos in argumentation?

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character, establishing trustworthiness in the speaker.

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What does 'Not enough supportive information' refer to in logical fallacies?

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It refers to a lack of evidence or reasoning to support a claim, making the argument weak.

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What does 'Invalid/inaccurate information' mean in logical fallacies?

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It refers to using false or misleading information to support an argument, leading to incorrect conclusions.