Logical Fallacies
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Also known as bandwagon fallacy, it appeals to popularity of a practice as a way to persuade.
Back
ad populum
Answer explanation
When you think bandwagon or ad populum, think popular. Look at the word. They try to persuade you by convincing you it is popular.
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Tries to distract from the argument by avoiding the key issues or ignoring the opposing view
Back
red herring
Answer explanation
The key word is distract-throwing something into the conversation that is not relevant. Think about a fish being thrown-that would distract.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
States that a casual chain of events will result in an unlikely or extreme outcome.
Back
slippery slope
Answer explanation
Think about a slippery slope as an outcome (result) you would not want...
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Uses the conclusion as the proof that the argument has been proven.
Back
circular reasoning
Answer explanation
A circle goes around and around and around. Circular reasoning never makes a key point. It just wants you to think that it has...
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A reply or conclusion that follows no kind of order.
Back
non sequitur
Answer explanation
Sequitur makes me think of sequence. Non sequitur follows no logical order or sequence. Just leaves you questioning.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
An analogy that incorrectly connects two things based on other shared characteristics.
Back
false analogy
Answer explanation
An analogy is a comparison of two things.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Oversimplified of and attack on the viewpoint of another or the misrepresentation of the viewpoint of another.
Back
strawman
Answer explanation
That scarecrow was considered to have a simple mind.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
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