There must be life on other planets. I’ve seen no evidence that proves there isn’t.
What is Appeal to Ignorance?
I know I don’t have any experience, but I really need this job. My mom is sick, and I’m the only child old enough to work.
What is Appeal to Pity?
Stephen, could you please make breakfast for your sister? You know how she likes her eggs and you never burn her toast like I do.
What is a logical statement?
My mom won’t let me get a social media account. She is trying to ruin my social life!
What is Straw Man Fallacy?
Son: Can I go see The Day of the Spatulas? I haven’t heard anything bad about it from my friends. So, it must be good.
What is Appeal to Ignorance?
How can you believe that guy’s views on environmental policy? Look at him - he is such a weirdo!
What is Ad Hominem Abusive?
People should make an effort to read a book a month because reading books will build their minds and their vocabulary. Building the mind and vocabulary is a good thing.
What is a logical statement?
Go ahead, tell your boss what you saw Edgar do. You know he’d report you in a second if he ever saw you do something like that.
What is Tu Quoque?
Come on, we’re all voting for the Democratic again, just like the last time.
What is Mob Appeal?
Son: Can I go see The Day of the Spatulas with my friends?
Dad: I don’t know. What is it about? Pancakes?
What is a logical statement? He is answering the question.
Let’s get serious here, gentlemen. Giving the American people a tax cut is not going to solve all of their financial problems.
What is Irrelevant Goals?
The Dodgers are in the playoffs again. It is all about the money. Give me millions of dollars, and I could put a winning team together too.
What is Strawman Fallacy?
Spinach can’t be good for me - it tastes terrible.
What is Irrelevant Goals?
Porcupines make good pets. Studies show owning a pet makes children happy!
What is Irrelevant Thesis?
Don’t tell me I can’t prove that the president has been involved in numerous conspiracies. You can’t prove that he has not been.
What is Appeal to Ignorance?
Tried and true - CleanIt! Our laundry formula has been around for ages. Don’t trust your laundry to anything else.
What is Chronological Snobbery?
Rare Jordan’s coming to our shelves. Don’t you want to be one of the few that have these?
What is Snob Appeal?
We should reject the proposal for solving the budget deficit since it comes from the Republican Party.
What is Genetic Fallacy?
Officials close to the State Department indicate that the U.S. was aware of the planned attack on the Libyan Consulate.
What is Illegitimate Authority - unnamed?
Sparkledent is great for reducing cavities. Dentists say cavities are the number one dental problem in America.
What is Irrelevant Thesis?
Skylar: I love the idea of shopping local, but I just don’t feel like battling the crowds when I go holiday shopping! How did you survive the mod of shoppers last Black Friday?
Anna: If I hadn't survived, I wouldn’t be here having lunch with you!
What is Irrelevant Thesis?
I know she won’t come with us to the gangster movie. She is not a guy - she only likes chick flicks.
What is Ad Hominem Circumstantial?
I really think it’s a good idea to do whatever he asks. I’ve seen him fire people who say no to him.
What is Appeal to Fear?
Dogs should always be kept on a leash in public places. A leash can protect dogs from traffic, garbage, dangerous places, and getting lost. It can also protect people from being harmed by overzealous, angry, or agitated dogs.
What is a logical statement?
The television is a terrible invention. You spend half your time watching annoying commercials and getting headaches from the glowing screen.
What is Straw Man Fallacy?