Logical Fallacies Quiz

What is a logical fallacy?

• A statement that is logically flawless

• A statement that can be disproven with facts

• A subjective argument

• A statement that can be disproven through reasoning

What is the slippery slope fallacy?

• Claiming that a specific series of events will follow one starting point without supporting evidence

• Arguing against a hyperbolic, inaccurate version of the opposition

• Shifting focus from the debate at hand by introducing an irrelevant point

• Using multiple meanings or interpretations of a word to mislead or confuse

What is the hasty generalization fallacy?

• Arguing against a hyperbolic, inaccurate version of the opposition

• Attempting to invalidate an opponent's position based on a personal trait

• Claiming that a certain action is the right thing to do because it's popular

• Making a statement after considering just one or a few examples rather than relying on extensive research

What is the appeal to authority fallacy?

• Using multiple meanings or interpretations of a word to mislead or confuse

• Claiming an authority figure's expertise to support a claim despite this expertise being irrelevant or overstated

• Shifting focus from the debate at hand by introducing an irrelevant point

• Arguing against a hyperbolic, inaccurate version of the opposition

What is the false dilemma fallacy?

• Claiming there are only two options in a given situation, failing to acknowledge that other, more reasonable, options exist

• Making a statement after considering just one or a few examples rather than relying on extensive research

• Claiming that a specific series of events will follow one starting point without supporting evidence

• Attempting to invalidate an opponent's position based on a personal trait

What is the bandwagon fallacy?

• Arguing against a hyperbolic, inaccurate version of the opposition

• Making a statement after considering just one or a few examples rather than relying on extensive research

• Shifting focus from the debate at hand by introducing an irrelevant point

• Claiming that a certain action is the right thing to do because it's popular

What is the appeal to ignorance fallacy?

• Arguing against a hyperbolic, inaccurate version of the opposition

• Using multiple meanings or interpretations of a word to mislead or confuse

• Claiming that a specific series of events will follow one starting point without supporting evidence

• A claim that something must be true because it hasn't been proven false

What is the circular argument fallacy?

• Shifting focus from the debate at hand by introducing an irrelevant point

• Using the same statement as both the premise and the conclusion

• Claiming that a specific series of events will follow one starting point without supporting evidence

• Arguing against a hyperbolic, inaccurate version of the opposition

What is the sunk cost fallacy?

• Making a statement after considering just one or a few examples rather than relying on extensive research

• Justifying a decision to continue a specific course of action by the amount of time or money already spent on it

• Using the same statement as both the premise and the conclusion

• Claiming that a specific series of events will follow one starting point without supporting evidence

What is the appeal to pity fallacy?

• Attempting to sway a reader's or listener's opinion by provoking them emotionally

• Claiming that a specific series of events will follow one starting point without supporting evidence

• Arguing against a hyperbolic, inaccurate version of the opposition

• Using multiple meanings or interpretations of a word to mislead or confuse