Identifying Logical Fallacies
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English
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10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a logical fallacy?
Back
A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid or unsound.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'Appeal to Authority'.
Back
Appeal to Authority is a fallacy that occurs when someone argues that a claim is true simply because an authority figure endorses it, without providing further evidence.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is 'Slippery Slope'?
Back
Slippery Slope is a fallacy that suggests that a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in a significant (usually negative) effect.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain 'Hasty Generalization'.
Back
Hasty Generalization is a fallacy in which a conclusion is drawn from an insufficient or biased sample.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'Ad Hominem' mean?
Back
Ad Hominem is a fallacy that attacks the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a 'Strawman' argument?
Back
A Strawman argument is a fallacy that misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of 'Appeal to Authority'.
Back
"My doctor says this new diet is the best, so it must be true."
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