Explore Logical Fallacies!

Spot the Strawman! Which of these conversations includes a strawman fallacy, where one person misrepresents another's argument to make it easier to attack?

• Person A: "We should give our public health system a boost." Person B: "Person A dreams of turning our country into a socialist utopia."

• Person A: "Let's tread carefully with new environmental laws." Person B: "Oh, so you're basically saying you despise nature?"

• Person A: "Freedom of speech is crucial." Person B: "Ah, so you're a champion for hate speech then?"

• All of the above examples showcase the strawman in action!

Let's play detective! Can you spot the type of fallacy in this sneaky statement? "You can't trust John's advice on eating healthy because he's not exactly in shape himself."

• Slippery slope

• Ad hominem

• Red herring

• Overstatement

🕵️‍♂️ Detective Time! Which of these sneaky moves is NOT actually a red herring fallacy trick?

• It's like throwing a smoke bomb! Introduces something totally off-topic to shift focus.

• Going for the person, not the puzzle. Attacks the speaker instead of tackling the argument.

• A magician's favorite! Used to pull a fast one and divert from the real issue at hand.

• It's the old switcheroo! Changing the subject slickly to dodge the original topic.

Imagine you're on a slippery slope while arguing! What impact does using a slippery slope fallacy have on your argument?

• It's like finding a treasure map, strengthening your argument with solid evidence.

• It's like sliding down without control, weakening your argument by suggesting an unlikely chain of events without evidence.

• It turns your argument into a rollercoaster of emotions, making it more appealing to emotions.

• It's like having a GPS for potential outcomes, clarifying the argument by addressing them.

Which of these statements is an epic example of overstatement?

• "If we don't stop using cars right this second, the Earth will turn into a giant fireball in just 10 years!"

• "Eat just one candy bar and you're doomed to a lifetime of health nightmares."

• "Make one tiny mistake on a first impression and you're basically invisible forever."

• All of these are over-the-top

Ready to be a detective? Imagine you're solving a mystery, but you only have a tiny, blurry photo to go on. Which fallacy is at play when you jump to conclusions with just this little piece of evidence?

• Slippery slope

• Understatement

• Overstatement

• Ad hominem

Identify the fallacy: "If we allow students to redo their assignments to improve grades, next they'll want to retake entire courses for a better GPA, and soon they'll expect to get degrees without any effort."

• Slippery slope

• Red herring

• Strawman

• Overstatement

Let's dive into a bit of brain gymnastics! Can you spot the understatement fallacy among these options?

• Blowing things out of proportion until they seem downright ridiculous.

• Playing down the importance of an argument or fact, making it seem less significant than it actually is.

• Pointing fingers at the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself.

• Throwing in a bunch of unrelated facts to sidetrack the argument.

What is the primary purpose of using an ad hominem fallacy in an argument?

• To provide concrete evidence against the opponent's argument.

• To strengthen one's position by outlining logical points.

• To undermine the opponent's credibility rather than addressing the argument itself.

• To introduce a new perspective on the topic being discussed.

Spot the Red Herring! Which of these sneaky arguments is trying to distract us with something totally unrelated?

• Debater A: "The planet is heating up fast, we've got to do something!" Debater B: "Sure, but think of all the money industries make, even if they pollute a bit."

• Politician A: "My rival barely ever votes for green policies." Politician B: "Oh yeah? Well, you were late to our debates, so there!"

• Speaker A: "Kids need better food at school, not just tasty junk." Speaker B: "But really, isn't obesity the bigger fish to fry here?"

• A) and B) only