Words 121-130

Question 1

Illogical Conclusion

Answer 1

This is a fallacy wherein somebody attests a conclusion that does not follow from the suggestions or facts

Question 2

Slippery Slope

Answer 2

This error happens when one contends that an

exceptionally minor movement will unavoidably prompt great and frequently ludicrous conclusions.

Question 3

Syllogism Fallacy

Answer 3

This fallacy may also be used to form incorrect

conclusions that are odd. Syllogism fallacy is a false argument, as it implies an incorrect conclusion

Question 4

Fallacies of Relevance

Answer 4

These fallacies appeal to evidence or examples

that are not relevant to the argument at hand

Question 5

Appeal to Force

Answer 5

(Argumentum Ad Baculum or the “Might-Makes-Right”
Fallacy): This argument 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

Question 6

Genetic Fallacy

Answer 6

The genetic fallacy is the claim that an idea, product, or
person must be untrustworthy because of its racial, geographic, or ethnic origin. “That car can’t possibly be any good! It was made in Japan!” Or, “Why should I listen to her argument? She comes from California, and we all know those people are flakes. “ This type of fallacy is closely related to the fallacy of
argumentum ad hominem or personal attack, appearing immediately below

Question 7

Personal Attack

Answer 7

(Argumentum Ad Hominem, literally, “argument toward
the man.” Also called “Poisoning the Well”): Attacking or praising the people who make an argument, rather than discussing the argument itself. This practice is fallacious because the personal character of an individual is logically irrelevant to the truth or falseness of the argument itself. The statement “2+2=4” is true regardless if is stated by criminals, congressmen,
or pastors.

Question 8

Abusive

Answer 8

: To argue that proposals, assertions, or arguments must be false or dangerous because they originate with atheists, Christians, Muslims, communists, capitalists, the John Birch Society, Catholics, anti-Catholics, racists, anti-racists, feminists, misogynists (or any other group) is fallacious. This persuasion comes from irrational psychological transference rather
than from an appeal to evidence or logic concerning the issue at hand. This is similar to the genetic fallacy, and only an anti-intellectual would argue
otherwise.

Question 9

Circumstantial

Answer 9

To argue that an opponent should accept or reject an
argument because of circumstances in his or her life. If one’s adversary is a clergyman, suggesting that he should accept a particular argument because not to do so would be incompatible with the scriptures is such a fallacy. To argue that, because the reader is a Republican or Democrat, she must vote for a specific measure is likewise a circumstantial fallacy

Question 10

Argumentum ad Populum

Answer 10

(Literally “Argument to the People”): Using an
appeal to popular assent, often by arousing the feelings and enthusiasm of the multitude rather than building an argument. It is a favorite device with the propagandist, the demagogue, and the advertiser. An example of this type of argument is Shakespeare’s version of Mark Antony’s funeral oration for Julius Caesar