The Snap Decision Group
Which fallacy is this example of: You are either a cat person or a dog person. No one can be both.
"Either-or" fallacy
This fallacy argues that something must be true because everyone believes it.
Bandwagon Appeal
A student argues, “If our school allows laptops in class, students will stop paying attention completely, teachers will quit, and education will fail.” This is an example of...
Slippery Slope
A student argues, “I think we should have longer lunch breaks,” and someone replies, “Oh, so you want to skip all learning and never study again?” This is an example of?
Strawman Argument
This fallacy often begins with “all,” “everyone,” or “nobody,” based on a small sample. Which fallacy could it be?
Hasty Generalization
During a debate, someone says, “A YouTuber said this theory is correct, so we should believe it. What fallacy is it?
Authority Appeal
A politician claims, “After I became mayor, crime rates went down. Therefore, my policies helped reduce crime. This is an example of...
Faulty Causality
An advertisement claims, “Buy our cereal; if you don’t, your mornings will be miserable". This is an example of what fallacy?
Non-Sequitur
When someone believes the lack of evidence proves their point, they’re committing which fallacy?
Appeal to Ignorance
A politician says, “Don’t believe her argument on healthcare; she’s just trying to get media attention.” Is an example of what fallacy?
Ad hominem
This fallacy occurs when a comparison is made between two things that are too different to be logically compared. What fallacy is this?
Weak Analogy
A student pleads, “I didn’t study for the test, but I’ve been sick all week, so you should give me full credit.” What fallacy is this?
Appeal to pity
A person sees two aggressive dogs and concludes that all large dogs are dangerous is an example of what fallacy?
Hasty Generalization
A politician says, “Our idea has broad support—so clearly it’s the right choice. Is an example of what fallacy?
Bandwagon Appeal
Students who study late at night get better grades, so staying up late results in becoming successful. This is an example of what fallacy?
Faulty Causality
A student argues, “We should limit screen time for kids.” Someone responds, “So you want to ban all technology and isolate children from the world?” This is an example of...
Strawman Argument
A company advertises, “Either you buy our eco-friendly water bottle, or you don’t care about the planet is an example of what fallacy?
Either–Or Fallacy
A newspaper editorial claims, “The senator’s argument on foreign policy is flawed because he once filed for bankruptcy.” This is an example of...
Ad hominem
You can’t trust her opinion on recycling because she owns a car that runs on gas only.
Ad hominem
During a debate on budget cuts, a council member says, “I’ve worked tirelessly for this city for 20 years; you can’t possibly vote against my plan now.” This is an example of...
Appeal to Pity