Logical Fallacies Flashcard
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English
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
An argument that misleads, distracts, or diverts attention from a relevant or important issue.
Back
red herring
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A misrepresentation of an opponent’s position that makes it easier to argue against
Back
Straw Man
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A very broad claim based on very little evidence
Back
Hasty Generalization
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Presents only two choices when more options exist
Back
False Dichotomy
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Assumes the POPULAR choice is always the best choice
Back
Ad Populum
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A personal attack meant to discredit one’s opponent
Back
Ad Hominem
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A misrepresentation of an opponent’s position that makes it easier to argue against
Back
Straw Man
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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