Logical Fallacies

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__________ is a mistake in reasoning, a flawed argument used just to win a debate, a distraction from the actual argument, or a foundational weakness in reasoning.

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Logical Fallacy

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This is an example of what logic fallacy? Options: Appeal to Fear, Ad Hominem, Slippery Slope, Straw Man

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Appeal to Fear

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_____________ is an argument that attacks the character of a person rather than his opinions or arguments.

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Ad Hominem

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If you drive without car insurance, then you’re an accident waiting to happen. Stay protected with Auto Union insurance. This is an example of what fallacy? Options: Ad Hominem, Post Hoc, False Analogy, False Dilemma

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False Dilemma

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____________ uses comparisons or metaphors to relate ideas or situations that are not really that similar. Options: Slippery Slope, False Analogy, Straw Man, Non Sequitur

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False Analogy

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This is an example of what fallacy? Options: Slippery Slope, Appeal to Fear, False Dilemma, Post Hoc

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Slippery Slope

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Example: He has my vote for senator, because he has the best shirts.
What logic fallacy does this represent? Options: Post Hoc, Non Sequitur, Straw Man, Ad Hominem

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Non Sequitur

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__________ is a tactic used mainly in advertising that presents people as “authorities” on products or issues. Options: Straw Man, False Dilemma, False Authority, Post Hoc

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False Authority

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Example: “Eating five candy bars and drinking two sodas before a test helps me get better grades. I did that and got an A on my last test in history.” What fallacy is this an example of?

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Post Hoc

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Misrepresents the context from which a quotation is taken; putting words or ideas in people’s mouth/head; creating a “dummy” or fake or falsified argument or situation so you can attack it. This is what fallacy?

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Straw Man

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