Logical Fallacy Review

Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Did you know that Dale is back home, living with his parents again, and won't get a job? Gosh, millennials are such a lazy generation.

• Slippery slope fallacy: the false assumption that a small first step will lead to extreme consequences.

• Hasty generalization: a broad claim based on too few observations.

• Appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are always good.

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Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Did Hunter vote for Karen for school president, or does he hate her for some reason?

• Slippery slope fallacy: the false assumption that a small first step will lead to extreme consequences.

• False dichotomy: an argument that presents only two choices when more options exist.

• Guilt by association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something.

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Which logical fallacy is used in the text?"Yogurt is a healthful dietary choice because it's good for you."

• False causation: the assumption that because two things happened, one caused the other.

• Bandwagon fallacy: the assumption that the popular choice is automatically correct.

• Circular reasoning: an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself.

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Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Frank argues that American schools should offer foreign language classes at every level. I disagree. How could Frank not see the value of learning English?

• Straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent’s position that makes it easier to argue against.

• Guilt by association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something.

• Circular reasoning: an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself.

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Which of the following is an example of an ad hominem fallacy?

• We should recycle more to help the environment.

• Studies show recycling helps reduce pollution.

• Why should we listen to you? You're not even good at recycling!

• We should recycle to reduce waste.

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What does the straw man fallacy do?

• Misrepresents someone's argument to make it easier to attack

• Changes the subject of the discussion

• Uses emotions to convince others

• Strengthens the opponent's argument

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What is the 'appeal to pity' fallacy?

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Which statement uses an appeal to fear (ad baculum)?

• Everyone is doing it, so you should too.

• This rule is backed by science and facts.

• If we allow this, it will lead to disaster.

• If you don't agree with me, something bad might happen to you!

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What makes an argument a hasty generalization?

• Jumping to the wrong conclusion after deep research

• Attacking the person instead of the idea

• Basing a conclusion on too little evidence

• Bringing up an unrelated topic

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Which of the following is an example of a red herring fallacy?

• I agree we should increase funding for schools, but what about Beyonce's world tour?

• I deserve a raise because I've worked hard.

• You shouldn’t trust him because he’s from absolutely crazy.

• If we do this, everything will fall apart.

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