Fallacies- 8th grade

Why is this a logical fallacy? "You can never give anyone a break. If you do, they'll walk all over you."

• It oversimplifies the problem.
• It leads to something that probably won't happen.
• It only gives two choices to a larger problem.
• It argues someone's an expert.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why is this a logical fallacy? "All elephants are big. Some boys are big. Therefore some boys are elephants."

• It says A is true and B is true so A+B must be true.
• It oversimplifies.
• It only gives two choices to a larger problem.
• It says the two things always happen together.

Why is this a logical fallacy? “Sure, we haven’t given raises in over five years to our employees. You know, we work really hard to make a good product. We try to ensure the best customer service, too.”

• It stereotypes employees.
• It takes you away from the true argument.
• It oversimplifies the problem.
• It calls on an expert to persuade you.

Why is this a logical fallacy?
"Everyone should like coffee: 95% of teachers do!"

• It tells you to like something because a lot of people do.
• It simplifies the argument.
• It generalizes the argument. 
• It says A is true and B is true so A+B must be true.

It is a method of reasoning that involves a series of statements, each of which must be true if the statement before it is true

• Logic

• Logical Fallacy

• Fallacy

A persuasive text ____.

• Informs readers
• attempts to convince readers to agree with a particular viewpoint
• encourages readers to read more
• Both A and B

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

A position on an issue or a problem is a(n) ____.

• evidence
• Persuasive Text
• Claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

This ad's claim that Coca-Cola is "The Most Refreshing Drink In The World" is

• an opinion

• a fact

• a fallacy

Which Question Is Rhetorical ?

• "Do you want to teach the class today?"

• "Can I come over after school?"

• "Would you like something to drink?"

• "May I use the Restroom?"

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.1C

Is A Rhetorical Question meant to be Answered ?

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.1C