Logical Fallacies Quiz

What is the main characteristic of an ad hominem fallacy?

• Distracting from the main issue

• Making a broad generalization

• Attacking the person instead of the argument

• Assuming a chain reaction of events

Which fallacy involves making a claim based on insufficient evidence?

• Tu quoque

• Hasty generalization

• Red herring

• Slippery slope

What does a red herring fallacy do?

• Applies different standards to oneself

• Assumes a chain reaction

• Changes the subject to distract

• Attacks the opponent's character

What is a slippery slope argument?

• An argument that distracts from the main issue

• An argument that uses insufficient evidence

• An argument that attacks the person

• An argument that assumes a chain reaction

What is a loaded question?

• A question that attacks the person

• A question that assumes a chain reaction

• A question that contains an assumption

• A question that distracts from the main issue

What is circular reasoning?

• An argument that attacks the person

• An argument that repeats the conclusion

• An argument that distracts from the main issue

• An argument that uses insufficient evidence

What is an appeal to authority fallacy?

• Attacking the opponent's character

• Using an influential figure's position as evidence

• Making a broad generalization

• Assuming a chain reaction

What does the appeal to nature fallacy propose?

• Neither A nor B

• Both A and B

• Something is bad because it is unnatural

• Something is good because it is natural

What is the burden of proof fallacy?

• Assuming a chain reaction

• Shifting the need to provide proof to the opponent

• Making a broad generalization

• Attacking the opponent's character

What is the Texas sharpshooter fallacy?

• Ignoring differences and randomness

• Assuming a chain reaction

• Attacking the opponent's character

• Making a broad generalization