Logical Fallacies
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Also known as bandwagon fallacy, it appeals to popularity of a practice as a way to persuade.
ad hominem
strawman
ad populum
false analogy
Answer explanation
When you think bandwagon or ad populum, think popular. Look at the word. They try to persuade you by convincing you it is popular.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Tries to distract from the argument by avoiding the key issues or ignoring the opposing view
red herring
ad hominem
false analogy
ad populum
Answer explanation
The key word is distract-throwing something into the conversation that is not relevant. Think about a fish being thrown-that would distract.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
States that a casual chain of events will result in an unlikely or extreme outcome.
slippery slope
false analogy
ad populum
strawman
Answer explanation
Think about a slippery slope as an outcome (result) you would not want...
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Uses the conclusion as the proof that the argument has been proven.
ad hominem
slippery slope
circular reasoning
non sequitur
Answer explanation
A circle goes around and around and around. Circular reasoning never makes a key point. It just wants you to think that it has...
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A reply or conclusion that follows no kind of order.
ad populum
false analogy
ad hominem
non sequitur
Answer explanation
Sequitur makes me think of sequence. Non sequitur follows no logical order or sequence. Just leaves you questioning.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An analogy that incorrectly connects two things based on other shared characteristics.
strawman
false analogy
circular reasoning
ad populum
Answer explanation
An analogy is a comparison of two things.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Oversimplified of and attack on the viewpoint of another or the misrepresentation of the viewpoint of another.
red herring
false analogy
strawman
circular reasoning
Answer explanation
That scarecrow was considered to have a simple mind.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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