
Critical Thinking and Argumentation (fallacies)
Authored by ERIKA CAMPOS
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is essential for evidence to be considered relevant in an argument?
The evidence must be from a highly technical source.
The evidence must be directly related to the argument and come from a dependable source.
The evidence must be statistical in nature.
The evidence must be supported by the majority of people.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the text, what is a practical approach to checking for logical fallacies in an argument?
Ignoring minor fallacies and focusing on the overall strength of the argument.
Relying on the popularity of the argument to determine its validity.
Checking for logical fallacies in both published arguments and your own writing.
Assuming all arguments contain fallacies and dismissing them entirely.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be the impact of presenting evidence out of context according to the text?
It can enhance the reader's imagination.
It can accurately reflect what the sources are saying.
It can misrepresent what the sources are saying or take it from a situation out of context.
It can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the argument.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main point made about the use of anecdotes in presenting evidence?
Anecdotes are always preferred over numerical evidence.
Anecdotes should be used to appeal to a specific audience's interests and emotions.
Anecdotes are irrelevant in the presentation of evidence.
Anecdotes should be the sole form of evidence in an argument.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of considering the audience's perception when evaluating the accuracy of evidence?
The audience's perception determines the technicality of the evidence.
The audience's perception is irrelevant to the accuracy of the evidence.
The audience's perception can influence whether they find the evidence credible.
The audience's perception should be based on statistical data only.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term is used to describe a diversion in an argument that distracts from the main issue, often referred to as "chasing red herrings"?
Straw man fallacy
Ad hominem fallacy
Red herring
False dilemma
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fallacy involves attacking the character of a person rather than addressing the issue at hand?
Straw man fallacy
Ad hominem fallacy
Red herring
False dilemma
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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