Latin Terms
Tu Quoque
"You also"
You cannot tell me that I shouldn't eat gluten. You eat pasta for every meal.
What is Tu Quoque?
The art and science of reason.
What is logic?
This fallacy references the potential for bad consequences to occur if the person to whom they are speaking does not agree with them.
What is Appeal to Fear?
Senator Neilson, the entire nation is fed up with closed-door, private negotiations. The American people want honesty and transparency from their legislators.
What is Mob Appeal?
Ad hominem
"To the man"
There are two types of people in the world: those who own a Mercedes-Benz and those who wish they did.
What is Snob Appeal?
Providing examples or rational reasons for or against and idea or action with the intent to persuade.
What is argument?
An argument that assumes that the best solution to a conflict is a compromise between two extremes.
What is the Fallacy of Moderation?
You can't boil water in the new army helmets. They are really poorly designed.
What is Irrelevant Goals or Functions?
Ad populum
"To the people"
The average person tells a lie every twelve hours.
What is fake precision?
Connected to what is being done or considered.
What is relevance?
An argument that presents an exaggerated version of an opponent's position.
What is Straw Man Fallacy?
Of course Melissa wants Mrs. Cruz to curve the grades. She failed the last test and will do anything to improve her grade.
What is Ad Hominem Circumstantial?
Ad misericordiam
"To pity'
I got the flu right after I ate at Tony's Pizza. They must not keep their shop clean.
An argument in which one premise is not explicitly stated.
What is an enthymeme?
An argument that assumes that only two possibilities exist, when in fact there may be others.
What is Bifurcation (or False Dilemma)?
All of Chick-fil-A's food is delicious! I bet if I crack open a packet of ketchup, it will be plain delicious!
What is the Fallacy of Division?
Ad baculum
"To the stick"
A piece of paper is as light as a feather. I can carry a case of paper - no problem!
What is Fallacy of Composition?
To suppose something is true based on probability.
What is presume?
An argument that is either just restating the conclusion in other words or uses a justification that is more controversial than the original conclusion.
What is Begging the Question?
Mr. Jones must be a very responsible person. If anything goes wrong at Lewis Academy, he is held responsible.
What is Equivocation?