AP Lang Rhetorical Fallacies

Post hoc ergo propter hoc (false cause)

Assuming that correlation equals causation (if A occurs before or near B, then A caused B)

Genetic fallacy

The origins of an idea or argument determine its worth

Moral equivalence

Comparing a minor misdeed with a major atrocity, suggesting they are equal

Red herring fallacy

Offering a diversion or distraction to avoid an opposing argument instead of addressing it

Fallacy of sunk costs

Deciding to continue a behavior or activity simply because you have already spent a lot of time, money, or effort on it so far

Gambler's fallacy

Ignoring probabilities within data because of events that have happened in the recent past

Appeal to nature fallacy

Making the argument that because something is "natural" it is therefore good, ideal justified, etc., or something that is man-made is bad or hazardous. (Those who use this fallacy might inaccurately assume that all natural substances are safe, or inaccurately vilify medical treatment, etc.)