Logical Fallacies

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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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. It often involves a flaw in the logical structure of the argument.
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What is an ad hominem fallacy?
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An ad hominem fallacy occurs when an argument attacks a person's character or motive instead of addressing the argument itself.
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What is a straw man fallacy?
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A straw man fallacy misrepresents or oversimplifies an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.
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What is a non-sequitur fallacy?
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A non-sequitur fallacy occurs when a conclusion does not logically follow from the premises.
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What is a slippery slope fallacy?
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A slippery slope fallacy argues 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 cherry-picking evidence?
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Cherry-picking evidence involves selectively presenting only the evidence that supports a particular argument while ignoring evidence that contradicts it.
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What is an appeal to tradition fallacy?
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An appeal to tradition fallacy argues that something is true or better simply because it is traditional or has always been done that way.
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