Logical Fallacies
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a logical fallacy?
An argument
An error in reasoning that makes an argument wrong
A logical jump to conclusions
A delusional statement
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the definition of an Ad Hominem Fallacy?
An argument attacking someone's character rather than their position
A fallacy that assumes one step will lead to a chain reaction that cannot be avoided
Drawing a comparison between two items that are not equal
Occurs when only two options are presented- "either/or"
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the definition of a False Equivalence Fallacy?
An argument attacking someone's character rather than their position
A fallacy that assumes one step will lead to a chain reactions that cannot be avoided
Drawing a comparison between two items that are not equal
Occurs when only two options are presented- "either/or"
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the definition of a Slippery Slope Fallacy?
An argument attacking someone's character rather than their position
A fallacy that assumes one step will lead to a chain reaction that cannot be avoided
Drawing a comparison between two items that are not equal
Occurs when only two options are presented- "either/or"
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the definition of a False Dilemma Fallacy?
An argument attacking someone's character rather than their position
A fallacy that assumes one step will lead to a chain reaction that cannot be avoided
Drawing a comparison between two items that are not equal
Occurs when only two options are presented- "either/or"
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the definition of a Straw Man Fallacy?
Exaggerating or lessening the other side's argument to make it seem ridiculous
A fallacy that assumes one step will lead to a chain reaction that cannot be avoided
Drawing a comparison between two items that are not equal
Occurs when only two options are presented- "either/or"
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In this picture, which fallacy is being used?
False Dilemma
Slippery Slope
False Equivalence
Straw Man
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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