Logical Fallacies

When something is written as a fact, it means

• it is always true

• it may or may not be true but it has to be something that can be tested or verified.

• it might me true and there is no way to verify.

• it is someone's important opinion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What are the characteristics of a logical fallacy? Click ALL that apply.

• A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that can invalidate your argument.

• Is a factual statement that supports a claim with evidence.

• While some have obvious inconsistencies, others are subtle enough to go undetected.

• Logical fallacies are flawed, deceptive, or false arguments that can be proven wrong with reasoning.

• Not every logical fallacy sounds the same.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

True or False:

A logical fallacy and a factual error are the SAME thing.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

This fallacy is based on the idea that if many people agree on the same point, it must be true. What is it called?

• red herring

• bandwagon/ad populem

• either/or

• moral equivalence

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

McDonald's Hamburgers, over 99 billion served.

• Post Hoc

• False Analogy

• Red Herring

• Bandwagon/Ad populem

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Unless you can close your eyes to abuse, write a check to save this puppy.

• ad hominem
• hasty generalization
• either-or fallacy
• slippery slope

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A hasty generalization is...

• the same as a stereotype

• sweeping statements based on too little or biased evidence.

• a statement that refers to something that is false or untrue.

• a comparison of minor misdeeds with major atrocities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

People from big cities are not as friendly as those from small towns.

• ad hominem
• either-or fallacy
• hasty generalization
• slippery slope

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why is this a logical fallacy?

• It only gives you two choices.
• It attacks Taylor Swift.
• It stereotypes singers.
• It says Taylor Swift is an expert on soda when she's a singer.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1