Logical Fallacies

Logical Fallacies

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English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI. 9-10.8, RI.8.8, RI.8.4

+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.11-12.8

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

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 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

Tags

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.11-12.5

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

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

to become worse over time means...

Back

to deteriorate

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you find the lesson on Logical Fallacies?

Back

I am enjoying it

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5