Fallacy Definitions
A fallacy in which the author attempts to show a causal relationship though the two events may have only happened in succession
Post Hoc/False Cause
Ron has either a very strong proposal or a very weak proposal. Ron does not have a very strong proposal. Therefore, Ron has a very weak proposal.
Either/Or Fallacy
The following is an example of a _________ fallacy: I drank bottled water and now I am sick, so the water must have made me sick
Post Hoc
My book is the one _____ you tripped over.
that
The boy who was fishing is my brother.
This is correct.
A fallacy in which the author presents only two options for the reader to choose from (despite the fact that it is rare for any argument to be so simplistic).
False Dilemma
If something happens just before event B, such as seeing a black cat, and we conclude that the black cat caused event B just because it came prior to event B, then we are guilty of the fallacy of
Post Hoc
The following is an example of _________ fallacy: If we put limits on the right to bear arms, soon all of our Constitutionally-given rights will be taken away.
Slippery Slope
She is the girl ____ I was telling you about.
who or that
The picture frame who is broken is in the garbage.
This is incorrect. Change "who" to "that".
A fallacy in which the author attacks the person make the opposing argument, rather than the argument itself.
Ad Hominem
Mary had a few bad experiences at her favorite clothing store and now believes that all clothing stores are bad. Mary has engaged in which fallacy?
Hasty Generalization
Example of _______ fallacy: The apples on the top of the box look good. The entire box of apples must be good.
Hasty Generalization
_____ pencil did you borrow yesterday?
whose
With whom did you go to the store?
This is correct.
This is an appeal to popularity. It is saying that something must be right because “everybody is doing it.”
Bandwagon Appeal
Teenager tells his mom "all my friends have cellphones, so I should have one too". He has fallen prey to which fallacy?
Bandwagon
Example of ________ fallacy: Polls suggest that the Liberals will form a majority government, so you may as well vote for them.
Bandwagon
____ brought the cake ____ that tasted so delicious?
who and that
Once someone asks for one thing, they will not end until they have taken it all.
Slippery Slope
The latest and greatest author is featured on Oprah's book club. The very next day everyone rushes out to buy his book.
Appeal to Authority
How could John know anything about cars? He’s a high school dropout!
Ad Hominem
With _____ did you speak to about buying _____ that toy?
whom and that