Logical Fault 2 Flashcards
0
Q
The writer relies to heavily on a catchy phrase or slogan
A
Quick fix
1
Q
The writer uses an extended comparison as a substitute for proof
A
Faulty analogy
2
Q
The writer relies on a person, organization, or other entity as an authority, but one with little bearing on the actual argument
A
Faulty use of authority
3
Q
The writer assumes that because one event follows another in time, the first event caused the second event.
A
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
