AP Test Review - Logical Fallacies
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English
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11th Grade
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1.
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Sentimental Appeal
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A logical fallacy that uses emotion to persuade rather than presenting valid arguments. Example: "You should help the homeless because they are suffering."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Slippery Slope
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A fallacy that suggests taking a minor action will lead to major and oftentimes ludicrous consequences. Example: "If we allow students to redo tests, soon they will expect to redo every assignment."
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Straw Man
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A fallacy that misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack. Example: "People who support environmental regulations want to shut down all factories and put everyone out of work."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Logos
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An appeal to logic and reason, using facts and evidence to persuade. Example: "Studies show that smoking increases the risk of lung cancer."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Ad Hominem
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A fallacy that attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself. Example: "You can't trust his opinion on climate change; he's not even a scientist."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Hasty Generalization
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A fallacy that draws a conclusion based on insufficient evidence. Example: "My two friends who are doctors are rude, so all doctors must be rude."
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Ad Populum
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A fallacy that appeals to the popularity of a claim as a reason for accepting it. Example: "Everyone is buying this product, so it must be the best."
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