Identify it
Everyone at school is saying this TikTok star is the best dancer, so they must be.
Bandwagon
How many cards are in a standard deck of playing cards
52
You can't argue about math because you failed English class.
Ad Hominem - the person's English grade has nothing to do with their math ability.
You can't believe anything Tom says about nutrition because he's overweight.
Ad Hominem
What occasion corresponds with the longest day of the year
The summer solstice
5 million people watched this YouTube video, so the information in it must be true.
Bandwagon - views/popularity doesn't equal truth misinformation can go viral just as easily as facts.
Either you're a straight A student or you're lazy.
False Dilemma
Which country is the largest in the world
Russia
If we let kids have recess they'll never want to study and the school will fail.
Slippery Slope - one action doesn't automatically lead to extreme consequences.
If you don't buy this limited edition sneaker today you'll regret it forever because no one will have them.
Slippery Slope
By U.S. law, exit signs must be one of what two colors
Red or Green
You either support this law completely or you don't care about the issue.
False Dilemma - people can have nuanced opinions. You can care about an issue but disagree with one specific law about it.
This energy drink must give you superpowers because a famous athlete endorses it
Appeal to Authority
What is the only food that can never go bad
Honey
This diet must be healthy because a celebrity uses it and looks great.
Appeal to Authority - celebrities aren't nutrition experts. Their appearance doesn't prove a diet is healthy.