
Logical Fallacies
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English
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12th Grade - University
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an ad hominem attack?
Back
An ad hominem attack is a fallacy that occurs when someone attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the term 'bandwagon' refer to in logical fallacies?
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The bandwagon fallacy occurs when someone argues that a claim is true simply because it is popular or widely accepted.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define 'hasty generalization'.
Back
A hasty generalization is a fallacy in which a conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence or a small sample size.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a slippery slope fallacy?
Back
A slippery slope fallacy occurs when it is assumed that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events culminating in a significant impact.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the definition of 'false analogy'?
Back
A false analogy is a fallacy that occurs when an analogy is drawn between two things that are not truly comparable.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Explain the term 'straw man' fallacy.
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A straw man fallacy occurs when someone misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a red herring fallacy?
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A red herring fallacy is a distraction that is introduced to divert attention from the main issue.
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