Logical Fallacies - Praxis 5047

Which of the following fallacies represents the argument below?

One scientist explained, "Evolutionary theories state that all living things, including humans and apes, have a common denominator."

A student responded, "Evolution says that we all came from monkeys!"

• strawman

• ad hominem

• band wagon

• red herring

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This type of logical fallacy appeals to a person because it is most popular, which in turn, must mean it is good or true.

• strawman

• bandwagon

• red herring

• slippery slope

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3. At a campaign for ABC's town mayor, Ben Sheffeld, a democrat, spoke about his plan to build a safe city against the threat of COVID=19. He stated that new programs and equipment would be supplied to the town. He supported his argument with, "Hundreds of thousands of people have died from the deadly outbreak." His opponent, Frank Jenkins, shouted "You're fake news!'

Franks reaction is what type of fallacy?

• Red Herring

• Slippery Slope

• Ad Hominem

• IDK

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4. Because they are legalizing marriage of the same gender, they will soon legalize the marrying of minors. This will then cause people to be able to marry their pets legally. Eventually, marriage will be meaningless.

This is an example of:

• Slippery Slope

• Red Herring

• Bandwagon

• Ad Hominem

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A __________________ fallacy attempts to mislead or distract the reader from a main issue by bringing up irrelevant information.

• slippery slope

• straw man

• red herring

• band wagon

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Identify the type of fallacy below.

"A lot of children like the Marvel series, so they must be family friendly."

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Identify the type of fallacy below.

"In 7th grade world history, ancient Islamic curriculum should continue to be taught as it offers important insight on ways of lie. It also reveals why some inventions, like the tooth brush, are still around today."

"Oh, so you want all kids to stop being Christians?!"

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Identify the type of fallacy below.

"If you only eat vegetables and fruit, you won't receive enough protein like you would from eating meat(s). Then, because of a lack of protein your hair will fall out. Eventually, you will become bald. Eat meat!"

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What type of fallacy is represented here?

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What type of fallacy is represented here?

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