Fallacy Definitions
Thinking a claim is true or false because it cant be proven true or false
What is Appeal to Ignorance
The following is an example of a_____ fallacy: Taylor Swift is the best artist because she is the most famous artist
This fallacy uses emotional appeals to manipulate rather than provide valid arguments
What is Appeal to Emotion
This fallacy occurs when someone claims that because an event happens regularly, it must be correct.
What is Appeal to Tradition
This fallacy occurs when an advertisement suggests that a product is superior simply because it is popular
What is Bandwagon Appeal?
Making an argument that something is true by repeating the same thing in different words
What is begging the truth
The following is an example of a ______ fallacy:Edwards makes a claim stating that it is true. Edward then makes the claim again just switching around his words
What is begging the question
This fallacy involves exaggerating an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.
What is Straw Man
This fallacy occurs when someone uses a specific case to make a general rule, ignoring exceptions
What is Hasty Generalization
This fallacy misleads by using vague or misleading terms to create a false impression of the product's effectiveness
What is Ambiguity Fallacy
Implying a logical connection between two things that doesn't exist.
What is Non sequitur
The following is an example of a ______ fallacy: Animals have been seen in nature as being cannibalistic therefore it is morally acceptable.
This fallacy occurs when someone misrepresents a situation to justify their argument.
What is Cherry Picking?
This fallacy involves assuming that because two things share a characteristic, they are the same in other aspects
What is False Analogy
This fallacy is when a commercial implies that a product will lead to a certain lifestyle or status, often without evidence
What is Appeal to Lifestyle
When you change the subject to a topic thats easier to attack
The following is an example of a ______ fallacy: The Astronomer said the sun is purple therefore it must be true
What is Appeal to Authority.
This fallacy suggests that one thing must be true if another is true, regardless of the connection.
What is Slippery Slope?
This fallacy suggests that a person's financial status affects their argument's validity
What is Ad Hominem
This fallacy involves using testimonials from celebrities who have no expertise regarding the product.
What is Appeal to Celebrity
Making an assumption about a specific person based on general tendencies of a group they belong too
What is Ecological Fallacy
The following is an example of a ______ fallacy: Morgan stops their debate and starts to make personal attacks towards Edwards character
What is Ad Hominem
This fallacy is when someone appeals to authority without relevant expertise.
What is Appeal to False Authority
This fallacy occurs when someone dismisses an argument by asserting that it has not been proven wrong.
What is Burden of Proof Fallacy
This fallacy occurs when an ad suggests that if one negative outcome occurs, a series of disastrous events will follow
What is Slippery Slope