Logical Fallacies

Why is this a logical fallacy?

• It only gives you two choices.

• It attacks Taylor Swift.

• It stereotypes singers.

• It says Taylor Swift is an expert on soda when she's a singer.

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Why is this a logical fallacy? “Sure, we haven’t given raises in over five years to our employees. You know, we work really hard to make a good product. We try to ensure the best customer service, too.”

• It stereotypes employees.

• It takes you away from the true argument.

• It oversimplifies the problem.

• It calls on an expert to persuade you.

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Why is this a logical fallacy?
"Don't listen to Mr. Fingers when he says walk in the hallways. How can you trust someone who wears bow ties?"

• It appeals to authority.

• It tells you to do something because it's popular.

• It attacks the person. 

• It gives you an unlikely outcome. 

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Why is this a logical fallacy?
"Everyone should like coffee: 95% of teachers do!"

• It tells you to like something because a lot of people do.

• It simplifies the argument.

• It generalizes the argument. 

• It says A is true and B is true so A+B must be true.

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Why is this a logical fallacy? "Annie must like Starbucks because all white girls like Starbucks."

• It changes the argument.

• It stereotypes.

• It connects two unrelated things.

• It reduces the argument.

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Why is this a logical fallacy? "If a black cat crosses your path you will have bad luck."

• It appeals to authority.

• It attacks the person.

• It oversimplifies

• It is a superstition.

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An error in reasoning

• Falsehood

• Rhetorical Devices

• Logical Fallacies

• Mistake

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The reasoner begins with what they're trying to end with

• Circular Reasoning

• Bandwagon Appeals

• Loaded Language

• Anecdote

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Using a personal experience or an isolated example instead of a sound argument or compelling evidence

• Anecdote

• Stereotypes

• Loaded Language

• Bandwagon Appeals

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America is the best place to live, because it's better than any other country.

• ad hominem

• red herring

• circular logic

• straw man

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