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Giving mean or irritating label or title to an individual or a group of people, concept or view.

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Name-calling

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Commited when words/phrases that are extensively loaded with emotions are used to appeal one’s senses and biases to distract the listeners/readers from the truth of the matter.

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Emotional Manipulation

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It means “does not necessarily follow”.

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Non-sequitur

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It justifies a wrong deed.

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Rationalizing

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It makes one’s judgment based on limited sampling. It is always inaccurate and biased.

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Hasty Generalization

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It uses well-known personalities for endorsing to persuade or influence others.

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Appeal to Authority

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It encourages someone to follow what most people are doing.

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Bandwagon

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The conclusion is merely stated in another way instead of providing proofs to the arguement.

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Circular reasoning

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Veering away the arguement from the main point of discussion.

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Distraction

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It is known as character assassination.

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Personal attack