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Attacking the character of the arguer rather than the argument
EX: Mary has no credibility on the smoking ban issue, because she was once a smoker herself |
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Suggesting that a person should agree to something because it is popular.
EX: Over one thousand people have decided to sign up, so you should too. |
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Using circular reasoning to prove a conclusion.
EX: Conservatives believe in hard work and strong values. That's why most Americans are conservative. |
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Presenting someone with a limited choice, when other choices are available.
EX: We either buy this car now, or we spend the rest of the year walking to school. |
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Arguing against a position taht no one is defending.
EX: Letting children play soccer on a busy highway is wrong, and I won't stand for it. |
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Making an improper compairson between two things that share a common feature.
EX: Paying taxes to the government is the same as handing your wallet over to a mugger in the park, |
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Arguing that one event cause another when they are unrelated.
EX: Each time my roommate is out of town, it causes my car to break down and I can't get to work |
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Using a part to make an inaccurate claim about a whole.
EX: The snowboarder who cut me off proved that all snowboarders are rude. |
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Suggesting that one event will automatically lead to a chain of other events.
EX: If we allow them to ban assault weapons, soon handguns, rifles, and all other guns will be banned, too. |
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Saying something that distracts from the issue being argued about.
EX: So, because books can now be found on the Internet, your're suggesting we burn our libraries. |
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Defending a claim with a biased or untrustworthy source.
EX: My mother read my paper, and she thinks it deserves an A. |
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Starting a conclusion that does not follow from the premises.
EX: Watching e0 Rock each week will make you smarter and more popular. |
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Improperly turning an accusation back on the accuser.
EX: If you cared about global warming, as you claim, you wouldn't have driven a car to this meeting. |
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