Logical Fallacies Quiz

Which logical fallacy involves attacking the character of the person making an argument rather than the argument itself?

• Straw man

• Ad hominem

• Red herring

• Non sequitur

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What type of logical fallacy is characterized by the assumption that if one event happens, it will inevitably lead to a chain of related events?

• Circular Reasoning

• Hasty generalization

• Slippery slope

• Either/or Fallacy

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Which logical fallacy is known for diverting attention from the main issue by introducing an irrelevant topic?

• False analogy

• Straw man

• Red herring

• Ad populum (Bandwagon Appeal)

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What is the term for a logical fallacy that presents two options as the only possibilities, when in fact more options exist?

• Either/or Fallacy (False dilemma)

• Circular Reasoning

• Hasty generalization

• Non sequitur

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What does the term "Ad Hominem" refer to?

• A) A logical argument based on factual evidence

• B) An attack on the person arguing instead of on the argument itself

• C) A type of appeal to authority

• D) A statistical analysis technique

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Which of the following is an example of an "Ad Populum" appeal?

• A) A product is high quality because it is expensive

• B) A policy is beneficial because it is supported by scientific research

• C) A book must be worth reading because it is popular

• D) A person is correct because they have a lot of experience in the field

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What is circular reasoning?

• Using a variety of evidence to support a claim.

• Restating a claim rather than providing support for it, where the reasoning to support the claim is the same as the original argument.

• Presenting two unrelated arguments as if they are connected.

• Providing clear and concise arguments in a logical sequence.

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What is an example of circular reasoning?

• Filthy and polluting coal should be banned

• If it rains, the ground gets wet.

• Everyone loves Jason because he is so popular.

• Plants need sunlight to grow.

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What is the Either/Or Fallacy (False Dilemma)?

• An argument that presents more than two possible choices when only two choices exist.

• An argument that presents two possible choices when in fact more choices exist.

• An argument that provides a single choice as the only solution.

• An argument that combines two logical arguments into one.

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Which of the following is an example of an Either/Or Fallacy (False Dilemma)?

• You must be either a cat person or a dog person.

• I thought you were a dependable person, but you weren't at practice after school yesterday.

• You can either study hard or fail the class.

• Either the light is on, or it is off.

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