Debate Fallacies

Matt is running for class president. In his campaign speech he says, "My opponent does not deserve to win. She is a smoker and she cheated on her boyfriend last year."
What fallacy has Matt committed?

• Strawman
• Ad Hominem
• Slippery Slope
• Red Herring

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Lindsay's mom is concerned when she finds out that Lindsay skipped class one day. She tells Lindsay that she will now start skipping more frequently. Then she will drop out altogether, never graduate or get into college, and end up unemployed and living at home for the rest of her life.
What type of fallacy has Lindsay's mom committed?

• Black-or-White
• Red Herring
• Ad Hominem
• Slippery Slope

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Consider the following exchange:
Omar: I think capital punishment is a necessary component of our justice system and should remain legal.
Kayla: So you are saying that murder should be legal and it is okay for us to go around killing people just because we think they deserve it? That isn't right.
Of what fallacy is Kayla guilty?

• Ad Hominem
• Straw man
• Slippery Slope
• Post Hoc

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Lisa is trying to raise money for her university's library. In her address to the board of trustees, she says, "We must raise tuition to cover the cost of new books. Otherwise, the school library will close!"
Of what fallacy is this an example?

• Strawman
• Black-and-White
• Overgeneralization
• False Analogy

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Justin claimed that passing federal laws to control the amount of violence in music is the first step in a process that will eventually result in absolute government control of the media and total censorship over all forms of artistic expression.
Of what fallacy is this an example?

• Black-or-White
• Post Hoc
• Slippery Slope
• Bandwagon

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One day, Megan wore a Donald Duck t-shirt, and she got an ¨A¨ on her Chemistry test. Now she wears a Donald Duck t-shirt every day to Chemistry class. 
Of what fallacy is this an example?

• Ad Hominem
• Black-Or-White
• Bandwagon
• Post Hoc

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Sebastian saw that several of his friends had bought a new fidget spinner. He realized it must be a very cool gadget if they had one, and everyone else probably did, too.
What fallacy did Sebastian fall into? 

• Bandwagon
• Ad Hominem
• Overgeneralization
• Non Sequitur

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While doing research for her debate topic on school uniforms, Sara discovered that a local elementary school survey indicated that 72% of its 1st graders wanted uniforms. She used this as evidence to support that all high schools should wear school uniforms.
What fallacy did Sara use here?

• Slippery Slope
• Straw Man
• Overgeneralization
• Black-and-White

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Thomas: "Dating apps are an effective way to meet potential dates. With people's busy work schedules nowadays, technology can help you make connections."
Nina: "Dating apps are dangerous! Most people are catfished, and guys usually pretend to be so much better than they really are online. If we're so busy, we won't have time for any of that, anyway."
What fallacy is Nina leaning toward? 

• False analogy
• Straw man
• Overgeneralization
• Red herring

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"My opponent claims that water pollution is endangering our city waters. But have you thought about all of the air pollution in China? Where they have to wear masks sometimes in the city? That's what we really need to worry about."

• Post hoc
• Ad hominem
• Slippery slope
• Red herring

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