Fallacies of Logic Quiz

What is the definition of the fallacy 'False Cause'?

• A mistaken belief, especially one based on an unsound argument

• Using a double meaning or ambiguity to mislead or misrepresent the truth

• Saying that the burden of proof lies not with the person making the claim, but with someone else to disprove

• You or you make someone think there are only two options to something, but really there are a lot more

Which fallacy is described as 'Using a personal experience or an isolated example instead of a sound argument or compelling evidence'?

• Anecdotal

• No True Scotsman

• Pathos/Appeal To Emotions

• Genetic

What is the definition of the fallacy 'Burden Of Proof'?

• A retort charging an adversary with being or doing what the adversary criticizes in others

• Using a double meaning or ambiguity to mislead or misrepresent the truth

• Saying that the burden of proof lies not with the person making the claim, but with someone else to disprove

• You or you make someone think there are only two options to something, but really there are a lot more

Which fallacy is described as 'A retort charging an adversary with being or doing what the adversary criticizes in others'?

• Tu Quoque

• No True Scotsman

• Pathos/Appeal To Emotions

• Anecdotal

What is the definition of the fallacy 'Black or White'?

• You misrepresented someone's argument to make it easier to attack

• You or you make someone think there are only two options to something, but really there are a lot more

• A mistaken belief, especially one based on an unsound argument

• Using a double meaning or ambiguity to mislead or misrepresent the truth

Which fallacy is described as 'Using a double meaning or ambiguity to mislead or misrepresent the truth'?

• Pathos/Appeal To Emotions

• Ambiguity

• Composition/Division

• No True Scotsman

What is the definition of the fallacy 'Personal Incredulity'?

• Using a double meaning or ambiguity to mislead or misrepresent the truth

• You or you make someone think there are only two options to something, but really there are a lot more

• A retort charging an adversary with being or doing what the adversary criticizes in others

• Because you found something difficult to understand, or are unaware of how it works, you made out like its probably not true

Which fallacy is described as 'A mistaken belief, especially one based on an unsound argument'?

• Genetic

• False Cause

• Personal Incredulity

• Appeal To Nature

What is the definition of the fallacy 'Strawman'?

• A retort charging an adversary with being or doing what the adversary criticizes in others

• You misrepresented someone's argument to make it easier to attack

• Using a double meaning or ambiguity to mislead or misrepresent the truth

• A mistaken belief, especially one based on an unsound argument

Which fallacy is described as 'You misrepresented someone's argument to make it easier to attack'?

• Ambiguity

• Composition/Division

• Strawman

• Appeal To Nature