Logic Quiz

What is the definition of a logical fallacy?

• A logical fallacy is a type of rare gemstone

• A logical fallacy is a type of mathematical equation

• A logical fallacy is a type of delicious dessert

• A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that makes an argument invalid.

Give an example of the ad hominem fallacy.

• Agreeing with someone's personal traits instead of addressing their argument

• Ignoring someone's personal traits and focusing on their argument

• Complimenting someone's personal traits instead of addressing their argument

• Attacking someone's personal traits instead of addressing their argument

Explain the slippery slope fallacy.

• The slippery slope fallacy is a type of ski accident

• The slippery slope fallacy is a type of delicious dessert

• The slippery slope fallacy is a type of rock climbing technique

• The slippery slope fallacy is a logical fallacy where one asserts that if a particular event occurs, it will inevitably lead to a chain of events with negative consequences, without providing any evidence for the likelihood of the chain of events actually happening.

What is the straw man fallacy?

• Misrepresenting or exaggerating an opponent's argument

• Ignoring the opponent's argument completely

• Agreeing with the opponent's argument

• Using actual facts and evidence to support an argument

Describe the appeal to authority fallacy.

• An argument is accepted as true because it is the most recent information available, without any other supporting evidence.

• An argument is accepted as true because a respected or famous person says it is true, without any other supporting evidence.

• An argument is accepted as true because it is emotionally appealing, without any other supporting evidence.

• An argument is accepted as true because it is popular or widely believed, without any other supporting evidence.

What is the difference between the appeal to emotion and appeal to pity fallacies?

• The appeal to emotion fallacy involves manipulating emotions to win an argument, while the appeal to pity fallacy involves using pity to win an argument.

• The appeal to emotion fallacy involves using logic to win an argument, while the appeal to pity fallacy involves using pity to win an argument.

• The appeal to emotion fallacy involves using facts and evidence to win an argument, while the appeal to pity fallacy involves using pity to win an argument.

• The appeal to emotion fallacy involves appealing to reason to win an argument, while the appeal to pity fallacy involves using pity to win an argument.

Explain the false cause fallacy.

• The false cause fallacy occurs when someone assumes that because one event happened after another, the first event caused the second.

• The false cause fallacy is when the conclusion of an argument is assumed to be true because the premises are true

• The false cause fallacy occurs when two events happen simultaneously

• The false cause fallacy is when someone uses circular reasoning to support their argument

Give an example of the bandwagon fallacy.

• An advertisement claims that everyone is using a certain brand of shampoo, so you should too.

• A celebrity endorses a product by saying that everyone is using it, so you should too.

• A political candidate uses the slogan 'Join the winning team!' to persuade voters to support them.

• A company claims that their product is the best because it is the most popular among consumers.

What is the hasty generalization fallacy?

• Drawing a conclusion based on thorough research

• Drawing a conclusion from a large sample size

• Drawing a conclusion from insufficient evidence or a small sample size.

• Drawing a conclusion from overwhelming evidence

Describe the red herring fallacy.

• A type of argument that is always true

• Irrelevant information presented to distract from the actual argument or topic.

• A type of fish that is red in color

• A logical fallacy involving the color red