Logical Fallacies

Which is an example of circular reasoning?

• Drinking 8 cups of water is one way to keep hydrated

• Going to bed early means I'll sleep well because I went to bed early

• Wearing sunglasses outside will protect your eyes from the sun

Which ad uses overgeneralization?

• Veggies for all

• Spinach muffins

• Olive is the new black

Which is the example of slippery slope?

• Sara

• John

Which is an example of strawman logic?

• Andy's mother crying and saying he hates her

• Andy's mother bringing up out of state loans

Which is an example of Ad Hominem

• Andy responds by asking, "what shade?"

• Andy responds by asking for proof

• Andy responds by saying "Yeah, the grass is green. Your point?"

• Andy responds by saying he doesn't discuss weather with morons

Which is a correct example of false dichotomy?

• If you do your homework, you may go to the park with your friends

• You can either sit and do your homework or sit in the room for the weekend

• Not doing your homework will most likely result in failing your class

Which is an example of equivication/doublespeak?

• Mom, my brother keeps hitting me. How am I not supposed to hit him back?

• Mom, you said I should work on not being offensive, byt my coach doesn't want me to play defense anymore

• Mom, Sis keeps saying that I offended her, but all I did was roll my eyes a little bit

Which is an example of a false analogy?

• You can use coffee beans in your 15-bean soup

• Children are like puppies: they both need to be disciplined

• Fabric softener makes clothes extra soft because that's what it's for