"Water is a clear liquid, and it's nonintoxicating. 7Up is a clear liquid, and it's nonintoxicating. Vodka is a clear liquid, so it's probably nonintoxicating, too." Identify the fallacy that applies to this example.
A) The weak analogy fallacy
B) None of the answers are correct
C) The slippery-slope fallacy
D) The fallacy of inconsistency
E) The fallacy of hasty generalization

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The weak analogy fallacy is present because the argument incorrectly assumes that all clear liquids are nonintoxicating based on a comparison with water and 7Up, which is not a strong enough basis to conclude that vodka is also nonintoxicating.

"Water Is a Clear Liquid, and It's Nonintoxicating