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Logical Fallacies

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  • People who support recycling are just trying to control how we live our lives.
    Straw man
  • Dr. Smith, a famous scientist, says this new energy drink is safe, so it must be safe for everyone.
    Appeal to Authority
  • You're either a dog person or a cat person; there's no in-between!
    False Dilemma
  • "If we start letting students redo tests, soon they will expect to redo every assignment!
    Slippery Slope
  • 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
  • Everyone in my class thinks that this new game is the best, so it must be true!
    Bandwagon Fallacy
  • How can you trust his opinion on climate change when he drives a gas-guzzling car?
    Ad Hominem
  • Those who support the new sports program just want to waste our school’s money.
    Straw man
  • Dr. Lee, an expert in nutrition, says this diet works, so it must be the best choice for everyone.
    Appeal to Authority
  • Everyone is talking about how great the new superhero movie is, so it must be amazing!
    Bandwagon
  • Either you support the new school policy, or you don't care about the students.
    False Dilemma
  • She says we should eat more vegetables, but she doesn't even like broccoli!
    Ad Hominem
  • You're either for school uniforms, or you want chaos in the hallways!
    False dilemma
  • How can you argue that we should have more recess time? You never even finish your homework!
    Ad Hominem
  • He says we should exercise more, but he never goes to the gym!
    Ad Hominem