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LM 9 Fallacies

Match the name of the fallacy with an example of it.

AB
Accident Fallacy (Sweeping Generalization)Birds can fly. Therefore, penguins are able to fly.
Circular Argument (Begging the Question)I deserve a higher grade because I am an excellent student.
Loaded QuestionWhere did you hide the cookies you stole?
False Choice/False DichotomyEither you are fan of the Milwaukee Brewers or a fan of the Chicago Cubs
Fallacy of DivisionThe machine is heavy. Therefore, every single part of the machine must also be heavy
Fallacy of CompositionAll the parts of this toy are lightweight. Therefore, the whole toy must be lightweight.
Fallacy of Accent"You must not cheat on TESTS" (but can cheat on other assignments)
Fallacy—Quoting Out of Context"The soup was delicious but expensive" becomes "The soup was delicious."
Fallacy of EquivocationFeathers are light. What is light cannot be dark. Therefore, feathers cannot be dark.
Manipulative FramingA 5% discount for paying with cash versus a 5% surcharge for paying with a credit card.



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