Logical Fallacies
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English
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11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Logical fallacy
Back
A flaw in reasoning that makes an argument invalid
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
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the type of logical fallacy: If I don’t take this AP class, then I won’t do well on the exam. If I don’t do well on the AP exam, then I can’t get into a good college. If I can’t get into a good college, then I’ll never get a good job. If I can’t get a good job, then I’m going to have to live in my parents’ basement forever. Guess I’ll sign up for the AP class. Options: Hasty Generalization, Slippery Slope, Strawman Argument, Fear
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Slippery Slope
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
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of logical fallacy is demonstrated by the statement: "The two courses I took at OSU were not very interesting. I don't think it's a good university."? Options: Hasty Generalization, Strawman, Bandwagon, Logos.
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Hasty Generalization
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
I am voting for Smith for President because the rest of my family is voting for him.
Back
Bandwagon
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
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which logical fallacy attacks the character of a person instead of arguing against their ideas? Options: Ad-hominem, Red Herring, Slippery Slope, Strawman
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Ad-hominem
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
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of fallacy is represented by the statement: "You think we should invest more in education? You must be suggesting that we throw unlimited funds at schools without accountability." Options: Ethos, Red Herring, Strawman, Bandwagon.
Back
Strawman
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
A logical fallacy used to divert attention away from the original argument and change the subject.
Back
Red herring
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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