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1. List the two components of a logical argument.
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2. Summarize the fallacy of personal attack.
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3. Summarize the fallacy of false cause.
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4. Give an example of an argument that involves a straw man.
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5. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
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The dogs are barking. Someone must be outside.
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6. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
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People love puppies, so don’t count on there being any puppies at the animal shelter.
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5. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
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6. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
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No one who would wear a hat like that has the judgement to be mayor!
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1. List the two components of a logical argument.
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2. Summarize the fallacy of personal attack.
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3. Summarize the fallacy of false cause.
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The dogs are barking. Someone must be outside.
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6. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
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People love puppies, so don’t count on there being any puppies at the animal shelter.
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