Flaws in Argument Quiz

What is the flaw in the argument when someone argues that a student is innocent simply because another student committed the same offense?

• Appeal to Pity

• Red herring

• Two wrong make a right

• Personal attack

During a heated debate, Luna suddenly brought up a completely unrelated topic to divert attention. What flaw in the argument does this behavior represent?

• Red herring

• Straw Man

• Begging the question

• Appeal to Force

What is the flaw in the argument when a teacher threatens to fail any student who dares to question the accuracy of a test answer?

• Straw Man

• Two wrong make a right

• Appeal to Popularity

• Appeal to Force

Which flaw in the argument involves appealing to our emotions, especially sympathy or pity, to convince without argument?

• Appeal to Popularity

• Red herring

• Personal attack

• Appeal to Pity

What is the flaw in the argument when Liam deliberately misrepresents an opposing viewpoint?

• Straw Man

• Begging the question

• Two wrong make a right

• Appeal to Pity

During a debate competition, Michael made a point that the school should implement a new policy because it is the best option available. What flaw in the argument involves assuming what it is out to prove, with the evidence already assuming the truth of the conclusion?

• Red herring

• Begging the question

• Straw Man

• Appeal to Popularity

What is the flaw in the argument when a politician tries to divert attention from their controversial policies by discussing their opponent's personal life?

• Red herring

• Appeal to Force

• Personal attack

• Two wrong make a right

Which flaw in the argument involves deciding truth by opinion polls or popular appeal?

• Appeal to Pity

• Appeal to Force

• Appeal to Popularity

• Straw Man

What is the flaw in the argument when a student replaces evaluation of ideas or evidence with a personal attack?

• Appeal to Pity

• Two wrong make a right

• Personal attack

• Begging the question

Which flaw in the argument involves using a misrepresentation of an opposing viewpoint for ease of refutation?

• Straw Man

• Appeal to Pity

• Appeal to Force

• Appeal to Popularity