Understanding Logical Fallacies Flashcard

Understanding Logical Fallacies Flashcard

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4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an ad hominem fallacy?

Back

Attacking the person instead of the argument.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is an example of an ad hominem fallacy? Options: "You can't trust his opinion on climate change; he's not a scientist." , "Everyone is buying this toy, so it must be the best." , "If you don't donate, the puppies will be sad." , "All birds can fly, so penguins must fly too."

Back

"You can't trust his opinion on climate change; he's not a scientist."

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you correct an ad hominem fallacy?

Back

Focus on the argument, not the person.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an appeal to emotion fallacy?

Back

Using emotions to persuade someone instead of facts.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is an example of an appeal to emotion fallacy?
"If you don't help, the kittens will be sad."
"He can't be right; he's too young."
"All dogs are friendly, so this one must be too."
"Everyone is wearing these shoes, so they must be good."

Back

"If you don't help, the kittens will be sad."

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you correct an appeal to emotion fallacy?

Back

Use facts and evidence instead of emotions.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a false equivalence fallacy?

Back

Assuming two things are the same because they share a characteristic.

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