fallacy pt 2

Question 1

occurs when someone tries to win an argument by making their opponent feel sorry for them instead of providing logical reasons to support their position.

Answer 1

appeal to pity

Question 2

where someone selectively presents evidence to support their argument while ignoring or downplaying evidence that contradicts it.

Answer 2

Cherry picking

Question 3

occurs when someone asserts that a claim is true simply because an authority or expert on the subject says so, without providing further evidence or reasoning.

Answer 3

Appeal to authority

Question 4

occurs when someone misrepresents, distorts, or oversimplifies their opponent’s argument to make it easier to attack or refute.

Answer 4

Strawman