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| (to the individual) Targets a persons characteristics rather than the argument. |
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| (to the crowd) A misconception that a widespread occurrence of something is assumed to make an idea true. (bandwagon) |
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| Trying to prove one idea with another idea that is too similar to the first idea. Such an error, moves logic backward in its attempt to move forward. |
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| Drawing general and premature conclusion on the basis of only one or two cases. |
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| The tendency to see an issue as having only two sides. |
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| taking for granted something that really needs proving. |
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| (it dies not follow) An inference or conclusion that does not follow or establish premises or evidence. |
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| She is not a good candidate for president because she has a weird smile. |
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| Her mom and dad should let her stay out until 2am because all of the parents let their kids stay out that late. |
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| The possession of firearms should be completely banned or completely legal. |
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| Dallas police suggested that all dogs be muzzled because 2 golden retrievers have been disturbing the people in the park. |
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| Students should be allowed to use their notes on the test because they looked up and learned the material to complete the notes. |
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| He is sincere; he must be right. |
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| 3 congressional representatives have had affairs. Therefore, members of Congress are adulterers. |
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| The Steak Escape. Americas favorite cheese steak |
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| if you're not for us, you're against us. |
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| I think I would make a good ambassador to china. I have many friends from different ethnic backgrounds. |
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