Which Informal Fallacy?

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Be my friend or be my enemy.
False Dilemma
1 of 9
Smacking children is wrong and should be banned. Oprah Winfrey has stated so.
Appeal to Inappropriate Authority.
2 of 9
Ely: “Your dog just ran into our house and ransacked our kitchen!” Billie: “He could never do that, look at how cute he is!”
Appeal to Pity/Emotion
3 of 9
You must go to church with us on Sunday. You wouldn’t want to spend an eternity you know where.
False Dilemma
4 of 9
God: “One million years to me is a second.” Man: “What about one million dollars, my Lord?” God: “A penny.” Man: “May my Lord give me a penny?” God: “No problem, just a second.”
Not an argument
5 of 9
My opponent suggests that lowering taxes will be a good idea – this coming from a women who eats a pint of Ben and Jerry’s each night!
Argument against the person
6 of 9
Science cannot prove that global warming is actually occurring, so it must not be occurring.
Argument from Ignorance
7 of 9
When I was 8 my dad said I was one of the best football players he had ever seen. So yeah, I am really good at football.
Genetic Fallacy ( and Appeal to Inappropriate Authority)
8 of 9
Most people think that the good life consists of being well paid and well liked. Therefore, the good life is being popular and rich.
Appeal to Populace
9 of 9

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Card 2

Front

Smacking children is wrong and should be banned. Oprah Winfrey has stated so.

Back

Appeal to Inappropriate Authority.

Card 3

Front

Ely: “Your dog just ran into our house and ransacked our kitchen!” Billie: “He could never do that, look at how cute he is!”

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

You must go to church with us on Sunday. You wouldn’t want to spend an eternity you know where.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

God: “One million years to me is a second.” Man: “What about one million dollars, my Lord?” God: “A penny.” Man: “May my Lord give me a penny?” God: “No problem, just a second.”

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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