vocab test 5???

Appeal to Emotion

A fallacy that manipulates people's emotions to win an argument, rather than using valid reasoning.

Bandwagon

A fallacy that suggests something is true or acceptable simply because it is popular or widely believed.

Ad Hominem

A fallacy that attacks the character or personal traits of an individual instead of engaging with their argument.

Slippery Slope

A fallacy that argues that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events resulting in a significant impact.

Non-Sequitur

A fallacy where the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises or statements made.

Strawman

A fallacy that misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack or refute.

Red Herring

A fallacy that introduces irrelevant information into an argument to distract from the original issue.

Black or White

A fallacy that presents only two options or outcomes when, in fact, more exist.