Logical Fallacies

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7th 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. It often involves a flaw in the logic or structure of the argument.
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Either/Or Fallacy?
Back
The Either/Or Fallacy, also known as a false dilemma, presents only two options when, in fact, more options may exist.
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Hasty Generalization?
Back
Hasty Generalization is a fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from insufficient or biased evidence, leading to a rushed conclusion.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Circular Reasoning?
Back
Circular Reasoning is a fallacy where the conclusion is included in the premise, essentially repeating the claim without providing valid support.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Straw Man Fallacy?
Back
The Straw Man Fallacy occurs when someone misrepresents an argument to make it easier to attack, rather than addressing the actual argument.
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of Either/Or Fallacy:
Back
"You can either support the new policy or you don't care about the environment."
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of Hasty Generalization:
Back
"My friend got sick after eating at that restaurant, so all the food there must be unsafe."
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
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