Logical Fallacies Quiz

What is the Ad Hominem Fallacy?

• Attacking the character or motive of the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself.

• Presenting a counter-argument based on facts and logic

• Agreeing with the person making the argument

• Ignoring the argument and focusing on the evidence presented

Which fallacy involves misrepresenting someone else's argument to make it easier to attack?

• Strawman Fallacy

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

• Appeal to Authority Fallacy

• Red Herring Fallacy

What is the Appeal to Authority Fallacy?

• An argument that relies on the opinion of an authority figure as evidence for its conclusion.

• An argument that uses logical reasoning

• An argument supported by scientific evidence

• An argument based on personal experience

Which fallacy presents only two options or sides when there are actually more options available?

• Multiple choice

• Binary paradox

• True dilemma

• False dilemma

What is the Slippery Slope Fallacy?

• A logical fallacy where one asserts that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events resulting in some significant impact or event.

• A logical argument based on solid evidence

• A fallacy related to the weather

• A type of shoe with a slippery sole

Which fallacy involves making a claim based on the expertise of someone who is not an authority in the relevant field?

• Appeal to false authority

• Appeal to emotion

• Appeal to ignorance

• Appeal to true authority

What is the main characteristic of the Ad Hominem Fallacy?

• Attacking the person making the argument

• Ignoring the argument and focusing on the person's character

• Presenting a weak argument

• Using logical reasoning to counter the argument

Which fallacy involves predicting that if A happens, then eventually Z will happen, therefore A should not happen?

• Jumping to conclusions fallacy

• Hasty generalization fallacy

• False cause fallacy

• Slippery slope fallacy

What is the Straw Man Fallacy?

• A method of building houses

• A logical fallacy where someone distorts or misrepresents an opponent's argument

• A type of scarecrow

• A type of hat made from straw

Which fallacy involves presenting an argument in such a way that it appears to be stronger than it really is?

• Accent fallacy

• Ad hominem fallacy

• Straw man fallacy

• Red herring fallacy