Logical Fallacies

What is a logical fallacy?

• An argument

• An error in reasoning that makes an argument wrong

• A logical jump to conclusions

• A delusional statement

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What is the definition of an Ad Hominem Fallacy?

• An argument attacking someone's character rather than their position

• A fallacy that assumes one step will lead to a chain reaction that cannot be avoided

• Drawing a comparison between two items that are not equal

• Occurs when only two options are presented- "either/or"

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What is the definition of a False Equivalence Fallacy?

• An argument attacking someone's character rather than their position

• A fallacy that assumes one step will lead to a chain reactions that cannot be avoided

• Drawing a comparison between two items that are not equal

• Occurs when only two options are presented- "either/or"

What is the definition of a Slippery Slope Fallacy?

• An argument attacking someone's character rather than their position

• A fallacy that assumes one step will lead to a chain reaction that cannot be avoided

• Drawing a comparison between two items that are not equal

• Occurs when only two options are presented- "either/or"

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What is the definition of a False Dilemma Fallacy?

• An argument attacking someone's character rather than their position

• A fallacy that assumes one step will lead to a chain reaction that cannot be avoided

• Drawing a comparison between two items that are not equal

• Occurs when only two options are presented- "either/or"

What is the definition of a Straw Man Fallacy?

• Exaggerating or lessening the other side's argument to make it seem ridiculous

• A fallacy that assumes one step will lead to a chain reaction that cannot be avoided

• Drawing a comparison between two items that are not equal

• Occurs when only two options are presented- "either/or"

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In this picture, which fallacy is being used?

• False Dilemma

• Slippery Slope

• False Equivalence

• Straw Man

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In this picture, which fallacy is being used?

• Slippery Slope

• Straw Man

• Ad Hominem

• False Dilemma

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In this picture, which fallacy is being used?

• False Equivalence

• False Dilemma

• Ad Hominem

• Slippery Slope

In this picture, which fallacy is being used?

• Slippery Slope

• False Equivalence

• False Dilemma

• Straw Man

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