Consider each of the following argumentative passages and indicate (1) whether it commits a fallacy and (2) whether, specifically, it commits the fallacy of false dichotomy. (Note: It is possible for a single argument to commit more than one type of fallacy. Also, if an argument commits a different fallacy altogether, indicate that it does commit a fallacy, but not the "false dichotomy" fallacy.)
Passage A
Are you going to go to the party with us, or are you going to be a loser your whole life?
Passage A commit a fallacy; specifically, it commit the fallacy of false dichotomy.
Passage B
Every hockey player on team A has more individual talent than the players on team B; therefore, team A is a better hockey team than team B.
Passage B commit a fallacy; specifically, it commit the fallacy of false dichotomy.
Passage C
Bill Jones says that Zippy Motor Corporation makes "the best car for the money." Bill Jones is certainly an expert on cars, since he built Zippy Motor Corporation into one of the top car makers. So, Zippy really must make "the best car for the money."
Passage C commit a fallacy; specifically, it commit the fallacy of false dichotomy.
Passage D
Joey is on the Blue team and Cindy is on the Red team. If you would like to play, you can be on only one of those two teams. So, you can either be on Joey's team or Cindy's team, but not both.
Passage D commit a fallacy; specifically, it commit the fallacy of false dichotomy.
Passage E
If you raise my grade on the final exam just a little bit, Professor, that will be enough to raise my course grade to an A. I have to get an A in Logic, or else I'll just die! Surely, it is obvious why you must raise my grade.
Passage E commit a fallacy; specifically, it commit the fallacy of false dichotomy.