AP Lang Vocab 161-180 Flashcards

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fallacy when somebody attests a conclusion that does not follow from the suggestions or facts

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illogical conclusion

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error that happens when one contends that an exceptionally minor movement will unavoidably prompt great and frequently ludicrous conclusions

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slippery slope

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This fallacy may also be used to form incorrect conclusions that are odd. It is a false argument, as it implies an incorrect conclusion

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syllogism fallacy

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these fallacies appeal to evidence or examples that are not relevant to the argument at hand

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fallacies of relevance

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argument that uses force, the threat of force, or some other unpleasant backlash to make the audience accept a conclusion. It commonly appears as a last resort when evidence or rational arguments fail to convince a reader

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appeal to force

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the claim that an idea, product, or person must be untrustworthy because of its racial, geographic, pr ethic origin.

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genetic fallacy

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