logical fallacies

Question 1

is the idea we are convinced to believe

Answer 1

conclusion

Question 2

is the support or reason showing that the conclusion is true

Answer 2

premise

Question 3

Making assumptions about a whole group or range of cases based on a sample that is inadequate or not enough

Answer 3

hasty generalization

Question 4

Stressing that two events or concepts are related in the sense that one causes another when they’re actually not

Answer 4

post hoc

Question 5

Claiming a sort of chain reaction will take place, usually ending in some dire consequence, but there’s really not enough evidence

Answer 5

slippery slope

Question 6

Referring to known personalities to back up a claim, but aren’t really experts particularly in line with the issue at hand instead of citing evidence

Answer 6

appeal to authority

Question 7

Kathryn’s little sister was playing with building blocks. When Kathryn passed by, she happened to sneeze and the blocks tumbled down. Her sister came running to their mom crying, telling that her sister ruined the palace she was trying to build.

Answer 7

post hoc

Question 8

Shiela is on a vacation and decided to visit another country. Upon arriving at the airport, she tried asking a local about directions on going to her accommodation. The man ignored her. She was convinced that the locals there are snobs to other nationalities.

Answer 8

hasty generalization

Question 9

If I fail in English 101, I won’t be able to graduate. If I don’t graduate, I probably won’t be able to get a good job, and I may very well end up being jobless for the rest of my life.

Answer 9

slippery slope

Question 10

That local literary artist is a Nobel Prize winner. His opinion on the renovation of the old town library cannot be disregarded.

Answer 10

appeal to authority