Arguments, Claims, and Fallacious Reasoning

This fallacy occurs when a person argues that an event will inevitably happen without providing any examples that this may happen. In most cases, a series of steps is intentionally left out.

• Ad Populum

• Slippery Slope

• Red Herring

• Sloppy Joe (yumm)

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This type of fallacy occurs when a conclusion does not follow from its premises.

• Non Sequitur

• Hasty Generalizations

• Post Hoc

• Straw Man

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an error in reasoning

• rhetorical device

• logos

• fallacy

• rhetorical appeal

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What is a counterclaim?

• A counterclaim is a type of currency used in a casino

• A counterclaim is a type of dessert made with ice cream and cookies

• A counterclaim is a type of legal document used to request a change in a court case

• A counterclaim is a claim that is opposite to the writer's claim

“Don’t vote for Mr. Watts he talks about education but if you look at his high school scores he never made the honor roll not even once.”

• Ad Hominem

• Appeal to pity

• Bandwagon

• Stereotyping

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A weak, unscientific, or insensible way of thinking about something

• faulty reasoning

• bandwagon

• expert opinion

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Which logical fallacy occurs when someone presents an argument as if there are only two options or sides to an argument?

• False dilemma

• Circular reasoning

• Red herring

• Straw man

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What is the purpose of fallacious reasoning in persuasive passages?

• To provide a logical foundation for the argument.

• To persuade readers to agree with claims and arguments.

• To delineate between important and unimportant ideas.

• To describe the principles of U.S. government.

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Which technique often relies on false reasoning or twisted information?

• bandwagon appeal

• generalizations

• emotional appeal

• testimonials

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What is a fallacy?

• A) A strong argument

• B) An error in reasoning

• C) A type of evidence

• D) A persuasive technique

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