Rhetorical Fallacies

Multiple Select

Select all statements that describe a 'Red Herring' fallacy.

• Introducing an irrelevant topic to divert attention

• Drawing a broad conclusion from limited evidence

• Redirecting a conversation away from its original topic

• Assuming only two options exist

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a rhetorical fallacy?

• A flaw in reasoning used to trick or fool people

• A persuasive technique based on facts

• A method of logical argumentation

• A way to present unbiased information

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of the slippery slope fallacy?

• Arguing that allowing calculators in math class will lead to students forgetting basic math and being unable to function in the real world

• Claiming that a minor tax increase will lead to the collapse of the free-market economy

• Stating that someone is honest because they say they never lie

• Asking if we want to live in a world without clean air

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.

Ad-Populum

Slippery Slope

Red Herring

Ad-hominem

Circular Reasoning (Dr. Strange)

• Ad-Populum

• Slippery Slope

• Red Herring

• Ad-hominem

• Circular Reasoning (Dr. Strange)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes circular reasoning?

• An argument that uses evidence to support its conclusion

• An argument that assumes the truth of the conclusion it is trying to prove

• An argument that relies on emotional language

• An argument that presents multiple unrelated premises

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best illustrates the Appeal to Tradition fallacy?

• We should use the new software because it's more efficient.

• We've always done it this way, so we should keep doing it this way.

• Let's try a different approach to solve the problem.

• Change is necessary for progress.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the 'Either/Or Reasoning (False Cause)' fallacy?

• Assuming only two options exist when there may be more

• Drawing a broad conclusion from a small sample size

• Introducing an irrelevant topic to divert attention

• Using circular logic to support an argument

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy is described as suggesting that a claim is true or good simply because many people believe it or because it's popular?

• Ad Hominem

• Ad Antiquitatem

• Bandwagon

• Either/Or Reasoning