Question

Match the following statements on the left with the correct type of fallacies on the right:

If we don't get organized and form a union, our families will starve!

Since I have not seen him leaving the house, he should still be at home.

If you don't vote for me, you will lose your job to an immigrant.

Most people agree that meat is the only proper source of protein, so I am not going to become a vegetarian.

Donald Trump must be telling the truth about Russia, for no one can prove him wrong.

This must be true, since I read it in a psychology book.

A. Appeal to ignorance

B. Appeal to authority

C. Appeal to fear

Answer 1

If we don't get organized and form a union, our families will starve! Appeal to fear.

Since I have not seen him leaving the house, he should still be at home. Appeal to ignorance.

If you don't vote for me, you will lose your job to an immigrant. Appeal to fear.

Most people agree that meat is the only proper source of protein, so I am not going to become a vegetarian. Appeal to authority.

Donald Trump must be telling the truth about Russia, for no one can prove him wrong. Appeal to ignorance.

This must be true, since I read it in a psychology book. Appeal to authority.