Retake for Logical Fallacies

Every time a soccer game is played in my city, the local team wins. Therefore, playing in my city causes the local team to win.

• bandwagon

• faulty causality

If you care about the climate, you will stop eating meat. If you continue to eat meat, you obvi don't care about emissions and environment. This is an example of a (a)   fallacy.

• straw man
• either/or

"The proposal from the new member might seem appealing at first glance, but let's not forget, he has been with the company for only six months and has already switched departments twice.

• ad hominem

• false dilemma

As the number of followers on my Twitter account increases, the local crime rate seems to decrease. Therefore, gaining more Twitter followers reduces crime.

• faulty causality

• hasty generalization

Oh, really? And when was the last time you read a book on economics? Your argument lacks depth and is an example of _____.

It seems like I need to get the latest gaming console for my son. All his friends have it, and his favorite YouTuber claims it's the ultimate gaming experience.

• bandwagon

• appeal to authority

“She was wearing cowboy boots in her last Instagram picture so she must be into country music.” This is an example of (a)   .

• either/or
• hasty generalization

Alex: The consumption of junk food is a major factor contributing to obesity and health issues. It's crucial we impose stricter regulations on these products.

Sam: Oh please, you're one to talk! Weren't you just gorging on a giant pizza and a large soda last night?

• scare tactic

• ad hominem

If you don't support the new environmental protection law, then you clearly don't care about the planet's future is an example of (a)   .

• either/or
• ad hominem

My brother says that it is important for everyone to recycle. My brother loves the planet.

• straw man

• appeal to false authority