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Logical Fallacies

Logical Fallacies

Assessment

Flashcard

English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.8.8, RI. 9-10.8, RI.8.5

+10

Standards-aligned

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12 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which logical fallacy involves attacking the person making the argument instead of addressing their position?

Back

ad hominem

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What logical fallacy presents an unqualified person or institution as a source of credible information?

Back

appeal to false authority

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which logical fallacy urges you to follow the same path as everyone else based on the assumption that the opinion of the majority is always valid? Options: slippery slope, sentimental appeal, either/or, bandwagon

Back

bandwagon

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the unfair oversimplification of an issue by providing only two options as a possible solution? Options: either/or, scare tactics, hasty generalization, loaded language

Back

either/or

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which logical fallacy involves drawing an inference from insufficient evidence?

Back

hasty generalization

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for a phrase that has strong emotional overtones and is meant to evoke strong reactions beyond the specific meaning?

Back

loaded language

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which logical fallacy misleads or distracts the readers' attention from the original topic with irrelevant information?

Back

red herring

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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