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Explanation

This example is invalid and unsound because there are other grades that go in the grade book and also your homework need to be done correctly.

False Dilemna

A false dilemna fallacy is a presentation of two choices, as the only possible solutions,yet more options exist. Only giving two choices creates a "this or that"situtation.

Formula:

Either X or Y is true

If you do your home work

You will get better grades

Explanation

The meme oversimplifies vegetarianism because the arguer presents it in such a way that makes it seem like all that vegetarians eat are salads to make it sound less appealing.

SWITCH TO A VEGETARIAN DIET?

Strawman

AND ONLY EAT SALAD FOREVER? NO THANKS.

An argument that exaggerates or misrepresents the opponent's position to make it easier to attack.

Pattern:

Opponent presents position X

Arguer counters position Y

Therefore X is flawed

FALLACIES

Billboard Explanation

Slippery slope

This billboard is an example of the false dilemma fallacy as it gives only two options for the test. You could pass your next test or not take your next test. There are more options than presented.

This is a fallacy in which a person asserts that some event must inevitably follow from another without any argument for the inevitability of the event in question.

The pattern for slippery slope is

  • Event X has occurred (or will occur)
  • Therefore event Y will inevitably happen.
  • Slippery Slope
  • False Dilemma
  • Straw man

Fallacy Projcet

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