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Logical Fallacies

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    Identify the logical fallacy
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  • How can you argue that we should have more recess time? You never even finish your homework!
    Ad Hominem
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  • Everyone in my class thinks that this new game is the best, so it must be true!
    Bandwagon Fallacy
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  • If we allow kids to choose their own books in class, soon they will want to choose everything, including when to come to school.
    Slippery slope
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  • You're either a dog person or a cat person; there's no in-between!
    False Dilemma
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  • How can you trust his opinion on climate change when he drives a gas-guzzling car?
    Ad Hominem
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  • She says we should eat more vegetables, but she doesn't even like broccoli!
    Ad Hominem
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  • "If we start letting students redo tests, soon they will expect to redo every assignment!
    Slippery Slope
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  • Dr. Smith, a famous scientist, says this new energy drink is safe, so it must be safe for everyone.
    Appeal to Authority
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  • People who support recycling are just trying to control how we live our lives.
    Straw man
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  • Either you support the new school policy, or you don't care about the students.
    false dilemma
    bandwagon
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  • Those who support girls' football just want to take away vital academic time.
    straw man
    circular reasoning
    ad hominem
    slippery slope
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  • You're either for school uniforms, or you want chaos in the hallways!
    false dilemma
    slippery slope
    bandwagon
    circular reasoning
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  • Everyone is talking about how great the new superhero movie is, so we should go too.
    ad hominem
    strawman
    bandwagon
    appeal to authority
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  • He says we should eat better, but I know he really likes pizza.
    strawman
    no true Scotsman
    circular reasoning
    ad hominem
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  • Kendall Jenner says this diet works, so it must be the best choice for everyone.
    appeal to authority
    ad hominem
    strawman
    bandwagon
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