Common Logical Fallacies
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Common Logical Fallacies
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a logical fallacy?
A type of argument that is always true
A type of argument that is always false
An error in reasoning that can make an argument seem more convincing than it actually is
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is ad hominem?
Attacking the person making the argument rather than addressing the argument itself
Presenting only two options as if they are the only possible choices
Using a celebrity or authority figure to endorse a product or idea
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a strawman fallacy?
Misrepresenting an opponent's argument in order to make it easier to attack
Attacking the person making the argument rather than addressing the argument itself
Using an authority figure to make a point without providing evidence
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
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a false dilemma fallacy?
Attacking the person making the argument rather than addressing the argument itself
Using a celebrity or authority figure to endorse a product or idea
Presenting only two options as if they are the only possible choices
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a slippery slope fallacy?
Using an authority figure to make a point without providing evidence
Arguing that a small action will lead to a much larger, negative consequence, without providing any evidence that this is the case
Attacking the person making the argument rather than addressing the argument itself
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is appeal to emotion?
Using an argument that presents only two options as if they are the only possible choices
Using a celebrity or authority figure to endorse a product or idea
Using emotions to persuade people without providing logical reasons
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why is it important to recognize logical fallacies?
To make your arguments more convincing
To avoid using faulty reasoning in your own arguments
To win debates and discussions
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
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What shape is the Earth?
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