2. A false assumption that a small first step will lead to extreme consequences

3. The argument that one thing caused another, simply because it happened before the other

4. An argument that assumes the natural choice is always the best choice

5. An unfair negative association with another person or group that is intended to discredit someone or something

6. An argument that supports a claim with the claim itself

7. An argument that presents only two choices when more options exist

8. A misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against

9. A broad claim based on too few observations

10. An argument that assumes the popular choice is always the best choice

11. The company you work for just filed for bankruptcy. Why should I trust you with my money?

12. The LA Rams is the best football team because they are better than all the other teams.

13. To get better schools we have to raise taxes; if we don't, our schools are going to fail.

14. She must be a good candidate; everyone I talk to is voting for her.

15. The Senator must be wrong on the issue of taxes because he is such a jerk to the people he works with.

16. Gene: I think we should put more money into public schools. Quality education is so important

Mary: So, you're saying we should cut military spending and spend more money on spiral notebooks and crayons? I guess you want our country to be defenseless against terrorists.

17. I can't eat this cookie. If I eat this cookie I will want to eat 10 more cookies and the next thing I know I will gain back the 15 pounds I lost.

18. This yogurt contains all natural ingredients: milk, fruit, granola. It is so healthy, I'm sure it will be OK to eat on my diet.

19. My sister got the COVID vaccine and two weeks later she miscarried. For this reason, I am against the vaccine.

20. The two course I took at UF were not interesting. I don't think it is a good university.