Logical fallacies - Curriculum

Logical fallacies - Curriculum Logical fallacies - Curriculum

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A fallacy is an error in logical reasoning in an argument or a persuasive text. This isn’t the same as a “factual error.” FALLACY FACTUAL ERROR 4 out of 5 dentists recommend Chewy Brand Gum Chewing gum is made out of Silly Putty

There are many different types of fallacies, and readers should be able to identify fallacies when they occur in text. Hasty Generalization Ad Hominem Exaggeration Appeal to Authority Post Hoc Appeal to Emotion Begging the Question

A fallacy is an error in logical reasoning in an<br />

argument or a persuasive text.<br />

This isn’t the same as a “factual error.”<br />

FALLACY<br />

FACTUAL ERROR<br />

4 out of 5 dentists<br />

recommend Chewy Brand<br />

Gum<br />

Chewing gum is made out<br />

of Silly Putty

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