Logical Fallacies

Question 1

when the speaker only gives facts supporting his idea
example: PCs are used more often in education, business, and personal settings because they can be used for much more than just their graphics

Answer 1

cardstacking

Question 2

speaker who tries to convince you everyone is doing it 
example: I need to go on this ski trip because all students in the class are going!

Answer 2

bandwagon technique

Question 3

a word or phrase that is vague that everyone can agree on its value
example: pure, fresh, mountain spring water, bottles especially for you in Utah from only our purest mountain springs.

Answer 3

glittering generality

Question 4

opinion of a well know person on a particular subject they do not master in
example: Olympic gold medal pole vaulter eats wheatties shouldn’t you?

Answer 4

testimonial

Question 5

speaker never tries to prove their opinion is right

example: if we elect him, he will be the best president we have ever had

Answer 5

begging the question

Question 6

evidence a speaker gives but does not support their opinion

example:I don’t care what you say. We don’t need more bookshelves. As long as the carpets are clean we are fine.

Answer 6

non sequitur

Question 7

when the speaker does not have enough evidence

example: three congressional representatives have had affairs therefore all members of congress are adulterers

Answer 7

hasty generalization

Question 8

stating of opinions though they are facts

Answer 8

propaganda

Question 9

when you give someone a bad label without providing evidence
example: This claim can not be true. Dan believes it, and we know how morally repulsive he is.

Answer 9

namecalling