What is an ad hominem attack?

An attack on the person or the character of the person

What type of argument is described by "ad populum"?

An argument that appeals to the popularity of the claim as a reason to accept it

An argument that appeals to the authority of the claim as a reason to accept it

An argument that appeals to the emotion of the claim as a reason to accept it

An argument that appeals to the logic of the claim as a reason to accept it

What is "Begging the Question"?

An argument that assumes the premise of the claim is true.

An argument that provides evidence for the claim.

An argument that refutes the claim.

An argument that ignores the claim.

What is circular reasoning?

A fallacious argument that restates the argument or claim rather than proving it.

An argument that provides evidence to support a claim.

A logical argument that uses facts and data.

An argument that introduces new information to prove a point.

Why is the statement "The president of the United States is a good leader because he is the leader of the country" an example of circular reasoning?

It repeats the claim as the evidence.

It provides strong evidence for the claim.

It uses an unrelated fact to support the claim.

It offers multiple reasons for the claim.

What is a false analogy?

An argument based on a misleading comparison.

An argument based on factual evidence.

An argument based on statistical data.

An argument based on personal opinion.

What is a hasty generalization?

A conclusion based on thorough research

A conclusion that is always correct

A conclusion that is never correct

Logical Fallacies QUIZIZZ

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English

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10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.8.8, RI. 9-10.8, RI.11-12.5

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Michael Rhodes

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17 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a fallacy?

A) A strong argument

B) An error in reasoning

C) A type of evidence

D) A persuasive technique

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect do fallacies have on your writing?

A) Strengthen your argument

B) Make your writing more persuasive

C) Weaken your argument

D) Improve your reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to know about logical fallacies?

To improve your own writing and recognize fallacies in others' writings.

To make your arguments more emotional.

To confuse your readers.

To avoid writing altogether.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of logical fallacy involves attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself?

Ad hominem

Circular Reasoning

False Analogy

Red Herring

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which logical fallacy involves appealing to the popularity of a claim as a reason for accepting it?

Ad populum

Non-Sequitur

Straw Man

Slippery Slope

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which logical fallacy involves assuming the conclusion in the premises?

Begging the Question

Hasty Generalizations

Red Herring

False Analogy

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which logical fallacy involves drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence?

Hasty Generalizations

Circular Reasoning

Post hoc ergo propter hoc

Straw Man

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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

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Logical Fallacies QUIZIZZ

17 questions

What is a fallacy?

What effect do fallacies have on your writing?

Why is it important to know about logical fallacies?

What type of logical fallacy involves attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself?

Which logical fallacy involves appealing to the popularity of a claim as a reason for accepting it?

Which logical fallacy involves assuming the conclusion in the premises?

Which logical fallacy involves drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence?

Which logical fallacy involves a distraction from the argument typically by bringing up a different issue?

What does "ad hominem" mean in Latin?

What is an ad hominem attack?

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