Logical Fallacies Notes Review

What is a logical fallacy?

• A valid point in an argument that strengthens the reasoning.

• A flawed statement that often sounds true and is used to deceive.

• A type of reasoning that always improves the writer's credibility.

• A method to prove the truthfulness of an argument without any doubts.

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What can be the consequence if a reader detects a logical fallacy in an argument?

• It can strengthen the argument even more.

• It has no effect on the argument or the writer's credibility.

• It can backfire and damage the writer's credibility.

• It can turn the argument into a factual statement.

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Why is it important to study logical fallacies?

• To understand the history of logic

• To make sure you avoid them in your own writing, which strengthens your arguments

• To impress others with complex terminology

• To learn about logical fallacies in literature

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What is the Bandwagon Fallacy also known as?

• Appeal to Ignorance

• Appeal to the Masses, Appeal to Popularity

• Slippery Slope Fallacy

• Straw Man Fallacy

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Which of the following statements is an example of the Bandwagon Fallacy?

• "Everyone was speeding, so I shouldn't get a ticket."

• "If we allow students to use calculators, soon they won't be able to do even simple math without them."

• "You can't prove that ghosts don't exist, therefore they must be real."

• "He's wrong because he doesn't have any evidence to support his claim."

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What does the Bandwagon Fallacy assert?

• A claim is false because many people believe it is.

• A claim is true because it is logically sound.

• A claim is true because many people believe it is.

• A claim is true because it is supported by evidence.

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What does the "Slippery Slope" fallacy refer to?

• The argument that a small step will lead to a larger chain of events without providing evidence.

• The assumption that everything will remain the same even after a series of events.

• The belief that one event will stop all other events from happening.

• The idea that events are isolated and do not influence each other.

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What does the term "appeal to false authority" refer to?

• Trusting an expert's advice on their area of expertise

• Using a non-expert's name to support a claim outside their expertise

• Following advice from a well-known celebrity

• Relying on scientific evidence for making decisions

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What is an example of an appeal to false authority?

• Using a dentist's advice on financial matters

• Consulting a mechanic about car maintenance

• Asking a lawyer for legal advice

• Seeking medical advice from a doctor

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What does the term "Card Stacking" refer to in the context of the image?

• Organizing playing cards in a specific order

• A technique for building houses with cards

• A method of argumentation that involves only presenting information that supports one's argument

• A strategy for memorizing facts by associating them with different cards

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