Question
Match the descriptions with the logical fallacies.
changing the subject to divert a person from the point or argument
an unrealistic claim
using a person of authority incorrectly or one that is not relevant to the subject of discussion
persuades using the idea that because many people are doing something or thinking a certain way, it is correct
a statement that is proposed to be true, but is not
changing the subject to divert a person from the point or argument
an unrealistic claim
using a person of authority incorrectly or one that is not relevant to the subject of discussion
persuades using the idea that because many people are doing something or thinking a certain way, it is correct
a statement that is proposed to be true, but is not
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Here are the descriptions matched with their corresponding logical fallacies:
1. **Changing the subject to divert a person from the point or argument**: **Red Herring**
2. **An unrealistic claim**: **Hyperbole** (though this could also fit into other categories depending on context)
3. **Using a person of authority incorrectly or one that is not relevant to the subject of discussion**: **Appeal to Authority (Ad Verecundiam)**
4. **Persuades using the idea that because many people are doing something or thinking a certain way, it is correct**: **Bandwagon Fallacy (Ad Populum)**
5. **A statement that is proposed to be true, but is not**: **False Assertion (or Simply False Claim)**
If you were looking for specific fallacy names or have different interpretations, please let me know!
1. **Changing the subject to divert a person from the point or argument**: **Red Herring**
2. **An unrealistic claim**: **Hyperbole** (though this could also fit into other categories depending on context)
3. **Using a person of authority incorrectly or one that is not relevant to the subject of discussion**: **Appeal to Authority (Ad Verecundiam)**
4. **Persuades using the idea that because many people are doing something or thinking a certain way, it is correct**: **Bandwagon Fallacy (Ad Populum)**
5. **A statement that is proposed to be true, but is not**: **False Assertion (or Simply False Claim)**
If you were looking for specific fallacy names or have different interpretations, please let me know!