Bias and fallacies

What is it when a writer or speaker reveals that he or she strongly favors a certain side?

• fact

• bias

• claim

A _______ is flawed reasoning; a misleading or weak argument

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is the definition of circular reasoning?

• Supporting a statement by simply restating it in different words.

• Using words that suggest a strong positive or negative feeling.

• A statement about a group of people or things that is much too broad to be true.

• A conclusion drawn from too little evidence or from evidence that is biased.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

A __________ is a conclusion drawn from too little evidence or from evidence that is biased.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the definition of either/or fallacy?

• A conclusion drawn from too little evidence or from evidence that is biased.

• A statement about a group of people or things that is much too broad to be true.

• Suggests that there is only one cause for something when there are actually several.

• Something is falsely claimed to be an "either/or" situation, when in fact there is at least one additional option.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which fallacy suggests that there is only one cause for something when there are actually several?

• bias

• single-case fallacy

• single-cause fallacy

• either/or fallacy

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which fallacy uses words that suggest a strong positive or negative feeling?

• hasty generalization

• loaded language

• claim

• overgeneralization

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which fallacy is a statement about a group of people or things that is much too broad to be true?

• overgeneralization

• hasty generalization

• over estimation

• either/or fallacy

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Choose the example of a bias.

• Some teachers continue their own education and earn a master's degree.

• Some teachers earn a salary.

• Teachers work in public and private schools.

• Teachers have the most important job.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Choose the example of circular reasoning.

• The politician is honest.

• The politician lives in a house like you and me.

• The politician was honest because he told us he always tells the truth.

• The politician wore a suit to look professional.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1