Logical Fallacies
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English
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
+12
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a logical fallacy?
Back
An error of reasoning, these are flawed statements that often sound true.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to know logical fallacies?
Back
To detect errors in your writing as well as others
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which one is NOT a category of a logical fallacy?
- Not enough supportive information
- Invalid/inaccurate information
- Too much distracting information
- Correct and valid information
Back
Correct and valid information
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
“It must be cool because everyone is doing it…” Is an example of...
Back
Bandwagon Approach
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Considered a fallacy of omission - Material is simply left out or taken out of context, ignoring evidence that doesn’t support your opinion
Back
Oversimplification or Card Stacking
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is another term for Appeals to Authority?
Back
False Authority
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The counselors orient us where to take our tests.
Back
to help someone become familiar with a new place or situation
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CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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