Ad hominem: C) The use of finger-pointing or name-calling to attack the person making the argument instead of the argument itself
Bandwagon: F) The use of popular mass appeal to convince others that they should do/believe something because everyone else does/is
Circular reasoning: B) The use of an argument's conclusion as a premise for proving the argument (assuming what it is attempting to prove)
Non sequitur: D) A conclusion or reply that does not follow the previous statement in a logical manner
Hasty generalization: E) The use of quick judgment that is not based on facts but instead on a very limited experience to what one is judging
Strawman: A) The use of an extreme example that is highly unlikely to try to discredit the action or words of another
Match each of the following logical fallacies with its definition.
Match Term Definition
Ad hominem A) The use of an extreme example that is highly unlikely to try to discredit the action or words of another
Bandwagon B) The use of an argument's conclusion as a premise for proving the argument (assuming what it is attempting to prove)
Circular reasoning C) The use of finger-pointing or name-calling to attack the person making the argument instead of the argument itself
Non sequitur D) A conclusion or reply that does not follow the previous statement in a logical manner
Hasty generalization E) The use of quick judgment that is not based on facts but instead on a very limited experience to what one is judging
Strawman F) The use of popular mass appeal to convince others that they should do/believe something because everyone else does/is
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