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    some sort logical fallacy. It can be deceptive in its nature or it can be an honest misconception, caused by the party’s inability to present an effective argument because it does not thoroughly understand the logical result of the relationship between premises. Although it is not easy to memorize the many forms and terms of logical fallacies, it is crucial identify any inconsistencies within the premise-conclusion of someone else’s as well as one’s own argument. Identifying logical fallacies makes

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    Logical fallacies to me mean problems that are presented in someone’s argument or reasoning because the logic that they used to get to that conclusion doesn’t make sense. I believe that it also means that there isn’t any logical reason as to why someone ended with the conclusion that they did because there was no logic used at all. Logical fallacies have a lot to do with why some readers find books and situations in the story

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    The first two commercials represent logical fallacies as they are subjective appeals. The Lincoln commercial displays a famous man, admired by many, driving a Lincoln while talking about his positive opinion of the Lincoln. The video shares no statistical evidence to prove Lincoln manufactures better cars than other brands. The logical fallacy behind the commercial is that an example set by a successful person should be followed despite the lack of individuality in making a decision based on someone

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    Having been faced with the “plea of the people”, Brutus ultimately sacrifices his friendship for his honor when convincing himself to kill Caesar during his monologue in act 2 scene 1. He structures his argument with declarative logical fallacies when starting his case with the proclamation that “it must be by [Caesar's] death” that Rome can continue its state of peace, having already made up his mind to join the conspiracy. He questions how Ceaser might “change his nature” when coming into power

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    Logical Fallacies in The Crucible Individuals can connect two varying events to form assumptions that they base solely on the order of events, known as a post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy. Corey Giles states how his wife reading books certainly ties to his ability to pray: “and then she close her book and walks out of the house. And suddenly–mark this–I could pray again” (Miller 40). Miller shows how individuals can place blame on others with very little proof. This scene depicts how individuals

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    Logical Fallacies A person who succeeded in his career most of the time convinces others to follow the same direction as him. In fact, my aunt Nancy persuaded me to pursue a nursing career by using one logical fallacy. She convinces me that nursing job is the best job ever in the world. However, she persuades me that they are different opportunities in the field. Nevertheless, my aunt Nancy persuades me by using reasoning and supports ideas about nursing job. My aunt Nancy is a registered nurse

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    Comrades! Animal Farm is a prosperous empire that that beat the odds and risen against our oppressors (Red Herring, Glittering Generalities)! Why is it that the lot of you mope about as if you all are still enslaved? Comrade Napolean, our savior and martyr, has put his life on the line for you more than once (Glittering Generalities, Euphemism). Are you not satisfied with the luxurious and overall privileged lives you all live (Inflated Language)? Then what of it, comrades? You all are parading around

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    with evidence. Ex. 1: “Cats are meaner than dogs.” Ex. 2: “Most people find church boring.” Ex. 3: “Homework is easy.” http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-generalization.html Logical fallacy: Errors in reasoning used by speakers or writers, sometimes in order to dupe their audiences. Use: Logical fallacy was used in Julius Caesar when Antony and Brutus spoke upon Caesar’s death. Antony was the one to stoop down and flip Brutus’s words, however he did indeed use money to gain their trust

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    How Not to Be Bamboozled “We tend to think of language as something we use; we are much less often aware of the way we are used by language” (Cross 247). There are different types of communication and communication styles, for example, verbal, non-verbal, and visual. Propaganda can be found in all forms of communication. It is used for persuading, coercing, and manipulating ones feelings, actions, and belief of things in a certain way. Donna Woolfolk Cross believes, “The only defense to become wise

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    error or fallacy? xxix. Premises are not known to be true: at least one is false xxx. Begging the question: mere restatement xxxi. Begging the question: restatement through synonymy xxxii. Begging the question: circular reasoning xxxiii. Begging the question: implicit controversial premises xxxiv. Begging the question: arbitrary redefinition of terms xxxv. Begging the question: other f. How do know that this fallacy is

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