argument and logical fallacies

Match

Match the following examples of logical fallacies to their correct terms.

• Since sugary caffeinated drinks are loved by many kids, we should have them in a vending machine at school.

• A logical fallacy that draws an extreme or unlikely conclusion about consequences of an action is called

• "Kids need more freedom of speech," a student says. "Really," a teacher replies. "We teachers can't even talk about which candidates we support."

• "Of course she said that, she's a liar!"

• Eighteen-year-olds have the right to vote because it's legal for them to vote.

Bandwagon

Slippery Slope

Red Herring

Ad-hominem

Circular Reasoning (Dr. Strange)

• Bandwagon

• Slippery Slope

• Red Herring

• Ad-hominem

• Circular Reasoning (Dr. Strange)

Match

Match the following

• Ad Hominem

• Either/or

• False Analogy

• Slippery slope

• Straw Man

A logical fallacy directed at a person, rather than at the point he or she is trying to make.

set up when there are actually more options

apparent similarity between two things, but they have differences that are ignored

makes the claim that a relatively small first step will set off a chain reaction

refuting an argument that is easy to knock down, but doesn’t accurately represent the other side.

• A logical fallacy directed at a person, rather than at the point he or she is trying to make.

• set up when there are actually more options

• apparent similarity between two things, but they have differences that are ignored

• makes the claim that a relatively small first step will set off a chain reaction

• refuting an argument that is easy to knock down, but doesn’t accurately represent the other side.

Drag and Drop

"You're either a cat person or a dog person" is an example of ​an

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logical fallacy.

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either or

non-sequitur

Ad Hominem

Match

Match the following

• Attacks the person asserting a claim

• Either/or

• Post hoc

• Bandwagon

• Begging the question

Ad hominem

Claim that there are only options A or B, when other options exist.

When a speaker assumes that one event caused the second without evidence

Because something is popular, it must be right

A circular argument where the claim itself becomes the evidence

• Ad hominem

• Claim that there are only options A or B, when other options exist.

• When a speaker assumes that one event caused the second without evidence

• Because something is popular, it must be right

• A circular argument where the claim itself becomes the evidence

Multiple Choice

Select the fallacy being used.

• bandwagon

• either/or

• hasty generalization

• false analogy

Multiple Choice

This is an example of:

• ad hominem

• slippery slope

• false dilemma

• circular reasoning

Multiple Choice

Which fallacy is pictured?

• Straw Man

• Ad Hominem

• Red Herring

• Bandwagon

Multiple Choice

This is an example of:

• False authority

• Ad hominem

• Slippery Slope

• Hasty generalization

Multiple Choice

Which fallacy is pictured?

• Bandwagon

• Hasty Generalization

• Non-Sequitur

• Slippery Slope

Multiple Choice

Which fallacy is pictured?

• Slippery Slope

• Ad Hominem

• Either-Or

• Red Herring

Multiple Choice

The faulty assumption that the opinion of the majority is always valid:

• Sweeping Generalization
• Ad Hominem
• Red Herring
• Bandwagon

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy does the picture show?

• strawman

• ad populum (bandwagon)

• slippery slope

• non sequitar

Multiple Choice

In this picture which Fallacy is being used?

• Post Hoc
• Slippery slope
• Ad Hominem
• Bandwagon

Multiple Choice

Mistakes in reasoning are called_________.

• logical fallacies

• logical lapses

• rhetorical devices

• reasoning issues

Multiple Choice

What type of logical fallacy is this?

• Strawman because Baseball Cap Guy is misrepresenting Mustache Guy's argument to make it easier to tear down.

• False cause because Baseball Cap Guy thinks vaccines cause diseases instead of curing them.

• Appeal to popularity because everyone wants vaccines.

• Ad Hominem because Baseball Cap Guy is insulting mustache guy instead of making an argument against vaccines.

Multiple Choice

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

Multiple Choice

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

Multiple Choice

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To investigate a topic and establish a position

• To describe a personal experience

• To summarize a story

Multiple Choice

What is the key component that holds together the structure of an argumentative essay?

• A clear thesis statement

• Logical transitions

• Evidential support

• A conclusion that restates the thesis

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between an argument and persuasion as described in the image?

• An argument uses evidence, while persuasion uses emotion.

• An argument is always longer than persuasion.

• Persuasion is based on facts, while argument is based on opinions.

• An argument is less effective than persuasion.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of logos?

• Anecdotes shared by the author

• A chart showing the increase in global temperatures

• A testimonial from a celebrity

Multiple Choice

What is the conclusion of Aristotle's famous syllogism?

• Socrates is a man

• All men are mortal

• Socrates is mortal

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of a premise in logic?

• A logical result of the relationship between premises

• A proposition used as evidence in an argument

• The assertion of a conclusion based on logical premises

• A process through which the premises provide conclusive proof for the conclusion

Multiple Choice

Make a conclusion.

1. If a number is divisible by 10, then it is divisible by 2.

2. If a number is divisible by 2, then it is even.

• If a number is divisible by 10, then it is even,

• If a number is even, then it is divisible by 10.

• If a number is divisible by 2, then it is even.

• If a number is even, then it is divisible by 2.

Multiple Choice

What can be concluded from the premises: 1) All monkeys are primates, 2) All primates are mammals, 3) All mammals are vertebrate animals?

• Monkeys are mammals

• Monkeys are reptiles

• Monkeys are invertebrates

• Monkeys are amphibians

Multiple Choice

What conclusion can be drawn from the premises: "All squares are rectangles" and "Figure 1 is a square"?

• Figure 1 is a triangle

• Figure 1 is a rectangle

• Figure 1 is a circle

• Figure 1 is a polygon

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?

• Deductive reasoning starts with specific observations and moves to broader generalizations.

• Inductive reasoning starts with general theories and narrows down to specific hypotheses.

• Deductive reasoning works from the general to the specific, while inductive reasoning works from the specific to the general.

• Both methods are the same and can be used interchangeably.

Multiple Choice

What is inductive reasoning and how does it differ from deductive reasoning?

• It draws generalizations from specific cases

• It is based on assumptions rather than evidence

• It is a method of logical reasoning that guarantees conclusions

• It only applies to scientific reasoning

Multiple Choice

What is the process of deductive reasoning as described in the text?

• It starts with a specific case

• It begins with a generalization

• It applies to random cases

• It is based on personal opinion

Multiple Choice

How can you establish common ground with your audience?

• By acknowledging shared values and beliefs

• By ignoring their beliefs

• By presenting only your own views

• By using technical jargon

Multiple Choice

In what way can emotional appeals enhance a persuasive argument?

• By providing statistical data

• By telling individual stories

• By avoiding emotional content

• By focusing solely on numbers

Multiple Select

What are the key components of the Rogerian theory as presented in the image?

• Collaboration

• Respect

• Compromise

• Aggression

Multiple Choice

What is not a key component to consider when summarizing opposing viewpoints in a debate?

• Summarize opposing viewpoints

• Consider the position of the opposition

• Present opposing arguments fairly

• Concede the strength of a compelling opposing argument

• acknowledging that the opposition is in fact correct.

Multiple Select

What are the three parts of Toulmin Logic?

• Claim

• Grounds

• Warrant

• Evidence

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident