Understanding Logical Fallacies
Authored by Tamieka Dwyer-Riley
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a logical fallacy?
A strong argument in a debate
A flaw in a deductive argument that makes it invalid
A type of logical reasoning that proves a point
A fact supported by strong evidence
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the ad hominem fallacy involve?
Creating a strong logical argument
Using credible sources to support an argument
Attacking the person's character instead of the argument
Attacking the argument directly
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the appeal to authority fallacy?
Using only credible sources in an argument
Asking for proof for every claim made in an argument
Ignoring expert opinions in an argument
Using a non-credible expert's opinion to support a claim
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the straw figure fallacy involve?
Building a strong argument with logical reasoning
Strengthening someone's argument before attacking it
Attacking a simplified version of the opponent's argument
Using figures and statistics to mislead
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the false dilemma fallacy?
Presenting too many choices in an argument
Boiling down an argument to two opposite choices ignoring other possibilities
Solving a dilemma using logical reasoning
Creating a dilemma where there is none
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the slippery slope fallacy assume?
A small step in a certain direction will not lead to significant changes
A small step in a certain direction will lead to an exaggerated outcome
Preventive measures always stop negative outcomes
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the circular argument fallacy?
An argument that logically proves itself
Using circular reasoning to escape a logical loop
An argument that starts and ends with the same assertion
A logical argument that convinces everyone
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
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