Mastering Informal Fallacies
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Which of the following best describes an informal fallacy?

  • A logical argument that follows strict rules
  • A formal error in reasoning
  • An intentional deception in an argument
  • A violation of the rules of inference (correct)
  • What distinguishes informal fallacies from formal fallacies?

  • Informal fallacies are intentional deceptions
  • Informal fallacies violate the rules of inference (correct)
  • Informal fallacies are based on strict logic
  • Informal fallacies have no distinguishing features
  • Which of the following is an example of an informal fallacy?

  • Ad Hominem (correct)
  • Modus Ponens
  • Syllogism
  • Reductio ad Absurdum
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