Fallacy Flashcard

Fallacy Flashcard

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English

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the Post hoc fallacy?

Back

The Post hoc fallacy assumes that if event A happens after event B, then B caused A.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Ad hominem fallacy?

Back

The Ad hominem fallacy attacks the character of a person rather than their argument.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Appeal to pity fallacy?

Back

The Appeal to pity fallacy exploits feelings of pity or guilt to gain support.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Either/or fallacy?

Back

The Either/or fallacy oversimplifies an argument to only two choices or outcomes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Hasty generalization fallacy?

Back

The Hasty generalization fallacy involves drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Ad populum mean?

Back

Ad populum is a fallacy that appeals to the popularity of a claim as a reason for accepting it.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Straw man fallacy?

Back

The Straw man fallacy misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

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