Axia College Material
Appendix C
Categorizing Fallacies
Categorize each fallacy statement by copying and pasting it into the text box adjacent to its
matching fallacy type.
Fallacy Statements
1.
It takes someone with a really big heart to give to our charity, and you seem like someone
who cares more than most.
2.
On a radio ad: “Have you been fatigued, irritable, moody? If these symptoms are ignored, you
might become depressed or even suicidal! Ward off the blues by taking a pill proven to cheer
you up. Millions of people have, and they’re glad they did!”
3.
From a study group member: “I just don’t get it. One minute she says she’s coming, and then
the next, she calls to cancel. I wonder if we can trust that the articles she submitted are what
we need!”
4.
You’re going out with Carron? Well, she’s a nice person, but I hear her last relationship was a
wreck! I’d be careful if I were you.
5.
About an already-attractive home interior: “I don’t know why we started this home renovation
if we’re only doing two of the rooms. Either way, it won’t look right unless we redo the entire
house.”
6.
Stomachache or not, how could you not eat your dinner after I spent all that time making it!
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- Spring '10
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- Ad hominem, Tracy, already-attractive home interior, study group member
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