De Los Reyes 2 DOL 12.20 Thinkers

Front

Why might someone use a fallacy in a debate or argument?

Back

To distract the audience from weak reasoning in their argument.

Front

Which fallacy is represented by the scenario where Jamie suggests a salad bar for different diets and Alex responds, "What if I don’t want to be a vegetarian? I should be allowed to make my own choices!"?

Back

Straw man fallacy

Front

What is the best way to rewrite a logical fallacy so that it provides logical reasoning?

Back

Replace exaggerated or distracting language with evidence that supports the claim.