Common Logical Fallacies

Common Logical Fallacies

9th - 12th Grade

8 Qs

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Common Logical Fallacies

Common Logical Fallacies

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English

9th - 12th Grade

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CCSS
RI.11-12.5, RI.8.8, RI.9-10.5

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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