FALLACIES

- “Ad Hominem” by Cynthia Romero (Prezi)

Recognizing fallacies is, in my not-so-humble opinion, one of the most important

tools to be equipped with in life. Fallacies are some of the most pervasive problems
in our everyday lives, especially in the political and personal sphere. Once we
recognize fallacies and why they are invalid, we become better citizens and
communicators. These are only some of the informal fallacies that are prevalent in
our lives, but you will see these throughout your lives. Don’t be fooled!

Name: Class Period:

 English 11 Fallacies 1

Fallacies of Ambiguity

Name Definition Example

Fallacy of
Composition

Fallacy of
Division
 English 11 Fallacies 2

Fallacies of Relevance

Name Definition Example

Straw Man

Ad
Hominem

Bandwagon

Red Herring

Appeal to
Ignorance

Fallacies of Presumption
 English 11 Fallacies 3

Name Definition Example

Post Hoc
(Ergo Propter
Hoc)

Cum Hoc
(Ergo Propter
Hoc)

Slippery Slope

Hasty
Generalization

False
Dichotomy,
False
Dilemma,
Either/Or