Logical Fallacy

During a student council debate, Sarah argues that the school should extend library hours for better study opportunities. Her opponent responds, “Sarah just wants to change the rules because she failed her last exam. Why should we trust her judgment?”

• Slippery Slope

• Loaded Question

• Ad Hominem

• Appeal to Emotion

• Bandwagon

A student argues against banning junk food in school, saying, “If we stop selling chips and sodas, students will get upset. Then they’ll start skipping lunch, and soon, they’ll stop coming to school altogether. Eventually, our school will lose students and funding.”

• Slippery Slope

• Loaded Question

• Ad Hominem

• Appeal to Emotion

• Bandwagon

During a disciplinary hearing, a teacher asks a student, “Have you finally decided to be honest about cheating on your test, or are you still going to deny it?”

• Slippery Slope

• Loaded Question

• Ad Hominem

• Appeal to Emotion

• Bandwagon

An advertisement for a new school club says, “All the top students have already joined our academic society. Don’t get left behind—join now if you want to be successful!”

• Slippery Slope

• Loaded Question

• Ad Hominem

• Appeal to Emotion

• Bandwagon

In a discussion about school funding, a speaker argues, “If we don’t increase the school budget, imagine how many students will suffer. They won’t have enough materials to learn properly, and they’ll struggle to have a bright future. Do you really want to be responsible for that?”

• Slippery Slope

• Loaded Question

• Ad Hominem

• Appeal to Emotion

• Bandwagon