Logical Fallacies--Sliva

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English
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8th - 10th Grade
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Steven Sliva
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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 these
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to know logical fallacies?
To get into arguments
To detect errors in your writing as well as others
To impress your teacher and classmates
None of these
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
“It must be cool because everyone is doing it…"
Is an example of...
Slippery Slope
Understatement
Bandwagon
Overstatement
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
When an author gives misleading clues is an example of...
Straw man
Red Herring
Loaded language
Liar, liar pants on fire
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Stating a conclusion with no evidence to support it is...
Faulty reasoning
Bandwagon
Circular reasoning
Red herring
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Claiming that a chain reaction of events will result in a terrible ending is...
Circular reasoning
Straw man
Overstatement
Slippery slope
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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