Lesson 7-The rivals I. Word Study synonyms 5. fallacy n,a false idea or belief misleading notion erroneous belief Examples: myth a It's a common fallacy to think that crime is caused by poverty. a That the world is flat was once a popular fallacy. WIBTILE BACW B T L E Lesson 7—The Rivals n. a false idea or belief Examples: It’s a common fallacy to think that crime is caused by poverty. That the world is flat was once a popular fallacy. 5. fallacy misleading notion erroneous belief myth I. Word Study Synonyms