Logical FallaciesEight bad arguments that sound convincing until you name them.10th GradeA fallacy is an argument that fails logically even when it feels persuasive.FallacyWhat it doesAd hominemattacks the person, not the argumentStraw manattacks a weakened version of the claimFalse dilemmapresents two options when more existSlippery slopeassumes one step leads inevitably to disasterAppeal to authoritycites someone unqualified on this topicBandwagonclaims it is true because it is popularCircular reasoningassumes what it is trying to proveHasty generalisationdraws a broad rule from too few casesA fallacious argument can still reach a true conclusion. Badreasoning does not make a claim false.Logical Fallacieswww.littleactivity.com

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Literacy · 10th Grade

Logical Fallacies

Eight bad arguments that sound convincing until you name them.

How to use it

Name the fallacy when you spot one. Naming makes it much harder to be persuaded by it.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
10th Grade
Ages
15–16
Subject
Literacy
Pages
1

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