Logical Fallacies

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What is a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.

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Define 'non sequitur'.

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A non sequitur is a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement.

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What is 'equivocation'?

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Equivocation is a fallacy that occurs when a word is used in two different senses in an argument, leading to a misleading conclusion.

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Explain 'circular reasoning'.

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Circular reasoning is a logical fallacy in which the conclusion is included in the premise, essentially arguing in a circle.

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What does 'slippery slope' mean in logical arguments?

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A slippery slope is a fallacy that suggests that a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in a significant impact, often negative.

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Define 'hasty generalization'.

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Hasty generalization is a fallacy in which a conclusion is drawn from an insufficient amount of evidence.

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What is 'faulty causality'?

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Faulty causality is a fallacy that assumes a cause-and-effect relationship between two events simply because one follows the other.

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What is 'scare tactic'?

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A scare tactic is a fallacy that uses fear to influence the audience's reaction or decision.

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What is the importance of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation clarifies meaning, indicates pauses, and helps convey the intended tone of the writing.

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Identify the role of a comma in a sentence.

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.