
Logical Fallacies Part 1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a discussion about global warming in their science class, Willa presents a well-researched argument. However, instead of addressing Willa's points, Tim starts criticizing Willa's character. What fallacy is Tim committing?
Ignoring the person making the argument and focusing only on the argument itself.
Attacking the argument itself instead of addressing the person making it.
Attacking the person making the argument instead of addressing the argument itself.
Using personal anecdotes to support an argument.
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a school debate competition, Ryan criticizes Adelaide's argument by calling her a novice instead of addressing the points she made. Which fallacy is Ryan committing?
straw man
ad hominem
red herring
appeal to authority
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a school debate competition, James presents an argument about the importance of recycling. Sinae, instead of addressing James's argument, misrepresents it to make it easier to attack. What type of logical fallacy is Sinae using?
Sinae is using the Straw Man fallacy, a type of logical fallacy where someone misrepresents or distorts an opponent's argument in order to make it easier to attack or refute.
Sinae is using the Straw Man fallacy, a type of logical fallacy where someone uses emotional appeals to distract from the main argument.
Sinae is using the Straw Man fallacy, a type of logical fallacy where someone attacks the person making the argument instead of addressing the argument itself.
Sinae is using the Straw Man fallacy, a type of logical fallacy where someone builds a strong argument to support their own position.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a school debate competition, James explains Ben's argument in a simplified and distorted way to make it easier for Willa to counter-attack. Which fallacy is James using?
red herring fallacy
ad hominem fallacy
slippery slope fallacy
straw man fallacy
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a science club meeting, Bea mentioned, 'We should take into account Neil deGrasse Tyson's views on astrophysics because he is a well-known expert in this field.' Her friend, Tim, countered that this is an instance of the Appeal to Authority fallacy. What does Tim mean by the Appeal to Authority fallacy?
The Appeal to Authority fallacy is a logical fallacy where someone's opinion or argument is considered valid simply because they have a lot of followers on social media.
The Appeal to Authority fallacy is a logical fallacy where someone's opinion or argument is considered valid simply because they are a popular figure or celebrity.
The Appeal to Authority fallacy is a logical fallacy where someone's opinion or argument is considered valid simply because they have a high position in society.
The Appeal to Authority fallacy is a logical fallacy where someone's opinion or argument is considered valid simply because they are an authority figure or expert in a certain field.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a group study session, Willa argues that we should believe in the existence of unicorns because her favorite pop singer, who is not a biologist or scientist, said they exist. Which fallacy is Willa using?
Appeal to false authority
Circular reasoning
Appeal to ignorance
Ad hominem
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ben, Kendell, and Sinae are discussing about a recent movie award ceremony. Sinae insists that her favorite actor should have won the best actor award because she personally likes him. Ben points out that this is a fallacy. Which fallacy is Sinae committing?
She is committing a logical fallacy where the conclusion is proven by evidence.
She is committing a logical fallacy where the conclusion is not assumed in the premise.
She is committing a logical fallacy where the conclusion is based on personal opinion.
She is committing a logical fallacy where the conclusion is assumed in the premise.
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