Fallacies

Which of the following are necessary parts of a logical argument?

• logical fallacies

• solid reasons and evidence

• name-calling and circular reasoning

• hasty generalizations

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A logical fallacy is—

• reasoning that may seem to make sense but is false

• a logical way of misleading readers and listeners

• a sneaky way of presenting supporting evidence

• reasoning that uses too much evidence as support

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A stereotype differs from a hasty generalization in that a stereotype—

• sometimes deals with people

• is based on insufficient evidence

• is too broad a statement

• always deals with groups of individuals

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Which kind of logical fallacy is used in this example? "I started exercising twice a week, and I just got a babysitting job. Exercising leads to new jobs!"

• either/or fallacy

• false cause and effect

• hasty generalization

• circular reasoning

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Question 5 Which of the following is an example of name-calling?

• I—not Lynn—should be president because I'm vice president.

• Alan can't help row because he's not strong enough.

• Mark isn't the right man for the job because he's a coward.

• Mom said not to touch the baby because I'm sick.

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Since Samantha got that new apron, she hasn't burned any cookies. That new apron sure does help her cooking!

• Name-Calling,

• Circular Reasoning

• Hasty Generalization

• False Cause and Effect

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My cat sleeps all day, so cats must be pretty lazy.

• Circular Reasoning

• Name-Calling

• Hasty Generalization

• False Cause and Effect

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Sleeping until noon is the worst thing to do because it is bad to sleep late.

• Name-Calling

• Circular Reasoning

• Hasty Generalization,

• False Cause and Effect

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(1)Cats are mammals that have become house pets. It has been about 4000 years since the first cats were domesticated. (2) In Ancient Egypt, the cat was revered as a hunter and worshiped as gods and goddesses. (3)Nowadays, of course, cats are superstars: the protagonists of comic strips and television shows. (4) U.S. shelter representatives urge citizens to adopt a cat as they are many in need of homes and they have become American's favorite house pet.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

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(1)Kids that ride bikes can be injured when riding. (2)According to a national survey many parents have had kids injured or die when riding. (3) Statistics show that riders who do not practice safety rules such as wearing a helmet or having reflectors can be hurt while riding. (4) Every kid without a helmet will become injured, have brain damage, or die.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

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