Fallacies

Which of the following is NOT a common fallacy?

• Circular argument

• Straw Man Fallacy

• Valid Argument

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

What is the fallacy of the false dilemma?

• Distorting the opponent's position

• Presenting only two options when there are more

• Attacking the person instead of their argument

• Using irrelevant evidence to support an argument

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Straw Man Fallacy?

• Exaggerating the opponent's position

• Attacking the source rather than the argument

• Presenting a false premise

• Ignoring counter-evidence

The Ad Hominem Fallacy refers to:

• Distorting the opponent's position

• Attacking the person instead of their argument

• Presenting only two options when there are more

• Using irrelevant evidence to support an argument

Which of the following is not a fallacy of relevance?

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

• False Dilemma Fallacy

• Begging the Question Fallacy

• Straw Man Fallacy

What is the fallacy of begging the question?

• Distorting the opponent's position

• Presenting only two options when there are more

• Making a claim without real evidence

• Assuming what is trying to be proved

Which of the following is not an ambiguity fallacy?

• Fallacy of the Fallacy

• Division Fallacy

• Fallacy of Amphiboly

• Composition Fallacy

Which fallacy involves the assumption that something is true just because it is widely accepted or popular?

• Ad Populum Fallacy

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

• Straw Man Fallacy

• Begging the Question Fallacy

What is a Composition Fallacy?

• Assuming that what is true for a part is true for the whole

• Distorting the opponent's position

• Attacking the person instead of their argument

• Making a claim without real evidence

The Fallacy Fallacy refers to:

• Distorting the opponent's position

• Arguing that something is false because it has been misused

• Making a claim without real evidence

• Assuming what is trying to be proved