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Logical Fallacies

Authored by Andrea K

English

9th - 10th Grade

CCSS covered

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Logical Fallacies
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a logical fallacy?

An error of reasoning, these are flawed statements that often sound true.

a correct use of logic

a different way to create an argument

none of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to know logical fallacies?

To get into arguments

To impress your teacher and classmates

To detect errors in your writing as well as others

None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which one is NOT a category of a logical fallacy?

Not enough supportive information

Invalid/inaccurate information

too much distracting information

Correct and valid information

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

“It must be cool because everyone is doing it…"

Is an example of...

Slippery slope

Bandwagon Approach

Appeals to Authority

Oversimplification or Card Stacking

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Considered a fallacy of omission

  - Material is simply left out or taken out of context, ignoring evidence that doesn’t support your opinion

Bandwagon Approach

Slippery Slope

Appeals to Authority

Oversimplification or Card Stacking

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is another term for Appeals to Authority?

Bandwagon Approach

False Authority

Oversimplification

None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The counselors orient us where to take our tests.

To feel out of place

to help someone become familiar with a new place or situation

A person from the East.

A to have a sense of belonging

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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