Fallacies Flashcards
1
Q
What is a strawman fallacy?
A
The exaggeration of distortion of someone’s claim position and attacking the caricatured version that is easier to relate
2
Q
What is an ad hominem fallacy?
A
Attacking a person’s quality or character rather than the argument itself
3
Q
What is a false dilemma fallacy?
A
Presenting only two polarizing options when there are other possibilities available