We can, however, compile a list of characteristic profiles of informal fallacies, and arrange them into general categories. The first general category of informal fallacies we will examine is that which involves the imprecise use of language. When a word or an expression is used in an imprecise manner, a door is opened for a misunderstanding a fallacy. A. Equivocation A word may have more than one distinguishable meaning. An argument may be constructed around the ambiguity of the meaning of that word.
People argue entirely too much.
Therefore we don't need to teach people Logic. Often a person does not recognize that he is using a term in two senses because the two senses are often very close yet distinguishable. A gracious way to approach someone whom you think has equivocated is to ask him to define his use of the word in each proposition. If he does not recognize any difference, you may point out the differences often subtle which you notice. Another possibility which you must consider is that you have invented the equivocation in your mind it is not real.