10 Fallacies Quiz

What is false equivalence?

• When two things are equivalent despite notable differences

• When two things are equivalent because they share some characteristics

• When two things are equivalent because they are both false

• When two things are equivalent because they are both true

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is tu quoque fallacy?

• Justifying an action against someone because they would take the same action

• Justifying an action against someone because they took the same action

• Justifying an action against someone because they are a hypocrite

• Justifying an action against someone because they are inconsistent

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is circular logic?

• An argument that assumes the conclusion is true

• An argument that repeats the conclusion without evidence

• An argument that attacks the opponent's personal behavior

• An argument that justifies an action based on another person's action

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is burden of proof fallacy?

• When someone is proven right if another party can't disprove their claim

• When someone assumes something is not true because it is difficult to understand

• When someone assumes something is better because it is newer

• When someone omits examples that disprove their argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is appeal to incredulity fallacy?

• When someone is proven right if another party can't disprove their claim

• When someone assumes something is not true because it is difficult to understand

• When someone assumes something is better because it is newer

• When someone omits examples that disprove their argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is appeal to novelty fallacy?

• When someone is proven right if another party can't disprove their claim

• When someone assumes something is not true because it is difficult to understand

• When someone assumes something is better because it is newer

• When someone omits examples that disprove their argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is stacking the deck fallacy?

• When someone is proven right if another party can't disprove their claim

• When someone assumes something is not true because it is difficult to understand

• When someone assumes something is better because it is newer

• When someone omits examples that disprove their argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the 'No True Scotsman' fallacy?

• When someone is proven right if another party can't disprove their claim

• When someone assumes something is not true because it is difficult to understand

• When someone assumes something is better because it is newer

• When someone omits examples that disprove their argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is perfectionist fallacy?

• An argument that assumes the conclusion is true

• An argument that repeats the conclusion without evidence

• An argument that attacks the opponent's personal behavior

• An argument that disproves the validity of an argument based on imperfect outcome

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is appeal to ignorance fallacy?

• An argument that assumes the conclusion is true

• An argument that repeats the conclusion without evidence

• An argument that attacks the opponent's personal behavior

• An argument that justifies an action based on another person's action

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1