Hasty Generalization:
Jane did not eat chicken today, so she must not like chicken.
Stereotype:
Everyone from the Middle East must be Muslim.
Cause and Effect:
Because I failed the test, the teacher did not teach well.
Only Cause:
If you start reading more, your grades will be better.
False Analogy:
The traveling band worked hard like each ant in a colony works.
Attacking the Person:
Even though he came up with a healthcare plan, Jack is a Republican, so he doesn't even care about the majority of the people.
Either-or:
If you don't stop acting up, you will get detention.
Non Sequitur:
Because you have been staying out so late on school nights, we will get rid of the computer.
Circular Reasoning:
I have always tried to get all my work done, so you should not fire me.
Begging the Question:
Nobody has ever liked her.
Monday, October 5, 2009
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