Logical Fallacies

Identify the logical fallacy. Attacking the opponent, rather than his/her arguments

Identify the logical fallacy. Suggesting that an idea has merit because many people believe in it.

Identify the logical fallacy. A generalized claim that may not be true for all.

Identify the logical fallacy. This occurs when the speaker suggests that one fact/factor has caused another without clear evidence to suggest that it is true.

Identify the logical fallacy. This flawed argument is a variation of misplaced cause and effect, and suggests that what happened after, happened because of this.

Identify the logical fallacy. The speaker provides the listener with a limited number of options when there may, in fact, be many.

Identify the logical fallacy. The argument relies on manipulative emotional appeals that are not based on reason.

Identify the logical fallacy. The speaker begins with a statement and builds his/her claim to an alarming proclamation.

Identify the logical fallacy. Using an important word or phrase inconsistently, or in a way that is vague or misleading.

Identify the logical fallacy. The speaker may make claims that are generalized and based on a small sample, and will suggest that the data has greater significance than it really does.