(03.08 MC)
Read each example carefully. Then, match the example to the logical fallacy that is used.
Match Term Definition
Jack was trying to convince his school of the need to start a skateboarding club. He argued that it would give him a chance to show off his new helmet, a point completely unrelated to his argument.
A) False analogy
Jessie and Mackenzie both love to play video games. Jessie also loves to collect stuffed animals, so she assumes because they have one thing in common, Mackenzie collects stuffed animals as well.
B) Hasty generalization
Danielle and her family went out to dinner at a local seafood restaurant. Danielle refused to eat because she argued that after eating clams once she felt dizzy, so she'll never eat seafood again.
C) Strawman
Izzy and her friend were at the library looking for new books to check out. Her friend grabbed a graphic novel, saying, "Everyone I know is reading this series! We can't be the last two not to have read it. It must be amazing!"
D) Bandwagon
Jason asked his grandmother for money to buy a new hat. Instead of giving him the money, she asked that he take out the trash in order to earn it. He replied, "I thought you wanted me to be happy!"
E) Red herring