Mr. Brown just bought a new riding lawn mower. He must be getting lazy. Either that or he just got a big tax refund.
What is Bifurcation?
100
Susan is having trouble writing because she has writer's block.
What is Begging the Question (Circular Reasoning)?
100
An appeal to those of "discriminating taste."
What is snob appeal?
100
I fail to see how hunting can be cruel to animals when it gives great pleasure to so many people and employment to many others.
What is a Irrelevant Thesis Fallacy?
100
A red herring argument that distracts from the main issue.
What is a Straw Man Fallacy?
200
Yes, Jane thinks everyone should purchase a hybrid electric instead of a car that only uses gas. But she got those ideas from her roommate, who fanatically argues for alternative sources of energy. She is just a mouthpiece for her roommate!
What is Genetic Fallacy?
200
This Christmas, leave behind the packed malls and tinsel. There are families right in your hometown who are struggling to make ends meet. Please support them by donating to Salvation Army.
What is Appeal to Pity?
200
No! No son of mine will be allowed to hike for two days up into those mountains. Do you know how cold it could get up there? And you could easily fall and get seriously injured. Would you rather live a long and happy life or risk it all just for a hike up a mountain?
What is the Appeal to Fear?
200
Don't vote for these country-club, blue-blooded Republicans. Vote for John Jackson, champion of the American working man and strong leader in recent polls!
What is Mob Appeal?
200
Circular Reasoning, the Loaded Question, the Loaded Definition, and the Loaded Label
What are examples of Begging the Question?
300
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?
300
That's right! We have been making homemade ice cream at Lenny's Creamery for over fifty years -- the way ice cream should be made.
What is Is-Ought Fallacy?
300
This sculpture is a great work of art, but you wouldn't understand since you are an ignorant American, and you were probably raised on John Wayne movies.
What is Ad Hominem Abusive or Genetic Fallacy?
300
Dad, can't we get a new set of silverware? These forks and knives used to belong to your parents!
What is Chronological Snobbery?
300
Also called the false dilemma
What is Bifurcation?
400
I don't see why we are spending so much on the so-called "war on drugs." Alcohol is far more frequently abused and it's still legal.
What is Irrelevant Goals or Functions?
400
You like chicken noodle soup, and I like tomato. I will look for a recipe for chicken-tomato-noodle soup! That will be perfect!
What is the Fallacy of Moderation?
400
Congress has not gotten anything done this year. Each one those congressmen is lazy.
What is Fallacy of Division?
400
English majors are legendary for being lousy at math. Gordon is an English major, so he is not likely to do well in his algebra class.
What is Sweeping Generalization Fallacy?
400
Another name for Converse Accident
What is Hasty Generalization?
500
My neighbor has an Australian Shepherd that bit his son! Don't get one of those dogs -- they are vicious!
What is Hasty Generalization Fallacy?
500
My dad's laptop battery started smoking last night and ruined his laptop. Don't ever buy a Mac laptop -- they are junk!
What is Hasty Generalization Fallacy?
500
Also called the Fallacy of Accident
What is the Sweeping Generalization Fallacy?
500
Dennis Rodman is a great basketball player. When they add him to Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, they are sure to have a great team.