Here are some good explanations of different fallacies, which is what you're dealing with. See the list on the right, starting with Hasty Generalizations? Go through those to get some good definitions and examples of each type.
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/fallacies.html
"Either/Or Thinking" = False Dichotomy
"Post Hoc" = Faulty Cause...
"Testimonial" = Appeal to Authority
Also --
http://www.answers.com/topic/argumentum-ad-populum
Argumentum ad populum is another term for "bandwagon."
http://www.answers.com/topic/stereotype
Let us know what you decide about each of these, and someone here will let you know if you're right or not. Example:
#1 = Testimonial
Do you see why?
I don't understand this at all!
1.)Supermodel Tyra Banks uses Smooth & Soft bath gel; you should, too!
Faulty Cause and Effect
Stereotype
Red Herring
Either/Or Thinking
Bandwagon
Testimonial
2.)Your answer is incorrect. You are a careless person.
Faulty Cause and Effect
Stereotype
Red Herring
Either/Or Thinking
Bandwagon
Testimonial
3.)Forgive her. You know all poets have their heads in the clouds.
Faulty Cause and Effect
Stereotype
Red Herring
Either/Or Thinking
Bandwagon
Testimonial
4.)We shouldn't accept her plan. You remember she didn't support us last year.
Faulty Cause and Effect
Stereotype
Red Herring
Either/Or Thinking
Bandwagon
Testimonial
5.) If I don't go on this trip, my semester will be ruined.
Faulty Cause and Effect
Stereotype
Red Herring
Either/Or Thinking
Bandwagon
Testimonial
6.)All of us are voting for Terry for treasurer. Come on--why not you, too?
Faulty Cause and Effect
Stereotype
Red Herring
Either/Or Thinking
Bandwagon
Testimonial
7.)You did not buy a new notebook. Clearly, you do not care about this class.
Faulty Cause and Effect
Stereotype
Red Herring
Either/Or Thinking
Bandwagon
Testimonial
8.) Don't say you like me if you like him! We can't stand each other!
Faulty Cause and Effect
Stereotype
Red Herring
Either/Or Thinking
Bandwagon
Testimonial
9.) Don't ask Marie to play. You know girls don't like football.
Faulty Cause and Effect
Stereotype
Red Herring
Either/Or Thinking
Bandwagon
Testimonial
10.) Daren Jones, the most popular boy in class, says that book is good. I think I'll read it.
Faulty Cause and Effect
Stereotype
Red Herring
Either/Or Thinking
Bandwagon
Testimonial
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#2=stereotype
#3=stereotype
#4=Faulty Cause and Effect
#5=Either/Or Thinking
#6=Bandwagon
#7=Faulty Cause and Effect
#8=Red Herring
#9=stereotype
#10=Bandwagon
#3=stereotype
#4=Faulty Cause and Effect
#5=Either/Or Thinking
#6=Bandwagon
#7=Faulty Cause and Effect
#8=Red Herring
#9=stereotype
#10=Bandwagon
persuasive paragraph on a topic of your choice. State your opinion clearly. Organize and present your support in a logical way, and conclude with a statement moving the reader to action.
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