Jumping to Conclusions
I tripped during my presentation. I’m always bad at speaking.
What is Hasty Generalization
The coach said we need more drive, so I brought my car.
What is Equivocation
This rule is good because it’s the right rule.
What is Begging the Question
Teachers always give too much homework.
What is Sweeping Generalization
Each ingredient in this meal tastes good, so the meal must taste good.
What is Fallacy of Composition
I didn’t say YOU were wrong.
What is Accent
People lie sometimes, so it’s okay if I lie too.
What is Is-Ought Fallacy
One friend says studying is useless. Another says study all night. So the truth must be studying a little doesn’t matter much.
What is Fallacy of Moderation
This is the top school in the state, so every class here must be easy.
What is Fallacy of Division
You either hang out with us or you’re not a real friend.
What is Bifurcation
It’s not gossip, it’s just sharing information about people.
What is Distinction Without a Difference
I studied for exactly 1 hour and 42 minutes, so I will get exactly an 88%.
What is Fake Precision
I deserve to win because I’m the best.
What is Begging the Question
I asked two people, and they both said the movie was boring. That movie must be terrible.
What is Hasty Generalization
Every student in the group is smart, so the group project will definitely get an A.
What is Fallacy of Composition
The rooster crowed and then the sun rose. The rooster caused the sunrise.
What is False Cause
One student says cheating is wrong. Another says it’s fine. So the truth must be cheating is sometimes okay.
What is Fallacy of Moderation
Rich kids are all spoiled, so if someone has money, they must be spoiled.
What is Sweeping Generalization
Using a calculator is like cheating, just like copying answers.
What is Fallacy of Analogy
Students who cheat rarely succeed.
What is Accent
Most kids scroll on their phones all night, so it’s fine if I do it too.
What is Is-Ought Fallacy
If one part of the app is broken, the whole app must be useless.
What is Fallacy of Composition