Logical Fallacies Practice

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10th Grade
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'bandwagon' fallacy.
Back
The bandwagon fallacy occurs when someone argues that a claim is true simply because many people believe it to be true.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'either/or' fallacy mean?
Back
The either/or fallacy, also known as a false dilemma, presents two extreme options as the only possibilities, ignoring other alternatives.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain 'hasty generalization' fallacy.
Back
Hasty generalization is a fallacy in which a conclusion is drawn from an insufficient or unrepresentative sample.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a 'straw man' fallacy?
Back
A straw man fallacy misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack, often exaggerating or distorting their position.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'false analogy' fallacy.
Back
The false analogy fallacy occurs when an argument is based on misleading, superficial, or implausible comparisons.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the 'red herring' fallacy?
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A red herring fallacy introduces irrelevant information into an argument to distract from the original issue.
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