Definition
A conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from non-sequitur the previous argument or statement.
What is non-sequitur?
Presenting only two options as the only possibilities, when more options may exist.
What is the either-or fallacy?
“My friend ate fast food every day and stayed healthy, so fast food must not be bad for you at all.”
What is hasty generalization?
“Scientists haven’t discovered life on other planets, so Earth must be the only place in the universe where life exists.”
What is appeal to ignorance?
I acknowledge a point that isn’t mine,
But doing so helps my argument shine.
What is a concession?
Saying something must be true (or false) because there isn’t appeals to ignorance evidence to the contrary.
What is appeal to ignorance?
Trying to win an argument by appealing excessively to emotions rather than using logical reasoning.
“You have to choose: either you fully support the government’s new education policy, or you don’t care about improving the school system. There’s no room for compromise when it comes to the future of our children’s education.”
What is either-or fallacy?
"Every time I bring my lucky pen to an exam, I score really high. So, my good grades must be because of my lucky pen."
What is false causality?
I explain why your claim is true,
By analyzing what your evidence can do.
What is commentary?
Arguing something is true or correct simply because it is popular or widely accepted.
What is bandwagon appeal?
Comparing two things that aren’t actually similar enough to make a convincing argument.
What is a weak analogy?
"My teacher has a doctorate, so she must love playing tennis."
What is non-sequitur?
"If we allow students to use calculators on their math tests, soon they’ll rely on them for all basic calculations. Before you know it, they won’t be able to do any math without technology, and eventually, people won’t even know how to do simple arithmetic without a device. This will lead to an overall decline in intelligence and critical thinking skills in society."
What is slippery slope?
I’m the start, meant to make you stay,
Grabbing attention right away.
What is a hook or attention getter?
Misrepresenting someone’s argument to make it easier to attack.
What is strawman fallacy?
Attacking the person instead of the argument. The goal is to discredit the argument by discrediting the person advocating the argument.
What is ad hominem?
"God exists because the Bible says so, and we know the Bible is true because it is the word of God."
What is circular reasoning?
"Raising a pet is just like raising a child. Since pets need food, attention, and love, anyone who can take care of a pet should be perfectly capable of raising a child."
What is weak analogy?
I fight back against the opposing side,
Using logic and reason to turn the tide.
What is a rebuttal?
Making a broad conclusion based on insufficient or unrepresentative evidence.
What is a hasty generalization?
An argument that repeats itself without providing new evidence, using the conclusion as a premise.
What is circular argument?
"Most people agree that being extraverted is better for making friends and getting ahead in life, so everyone should aim to be more outgoing."
What is bandwagon fallacy?
"The restaurant has beautiful decor, so the food must be amazing."
What is non-sequitur?
I offer a way to frame your claim,
Giving readers the who, what, or when to name.
What is context?