Identifying Common Logical Fallacies
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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Liam Anderson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main issue with the friend's reaction to the argument about fats in a diet?
He provides a counter-argument.
He twists the argument into something extreme.
He introduces new evidence.
He agrees with the argument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the friend incorrectly assume about the argument on fats?
That it supports eating only healthy fats.
That it supports eating more vegetables.
That it supports eating trans fats all day.
That it supports a balanced diet.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What irrelevant topic does the friend bring up during the fiscal policy debate?
The economic impact of taxes.
Donald Trump's personal history.
The merits of fiscal liberalism.
The benefits of fiscal conservatism.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is bringing up Donald Trump irrelevant in the fiscal policy debate?
Because it does not address the merits of fiscal conservatism or liberalism.
Because it supports the argument.
Because it introduces new evidence.
Because it strengthens the argument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What fallacy is committed when someone attacks your character instead of your argument?
Strawman fallacy
Ad hominem fallacy
Argument from ignorance
Appeal to authority
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does attacking someone's appearance affect the validity of their argument?
It weakens the argument.
It has no effect on the argument's validity.
It provides new evidence.
It strengthens the argument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an argument from ignorance?
An argument based on complete knowledge.
An argument that uses lack of knowledge to justify a claim.
An argument that appeals to authority.
An argument that attacks someone's character.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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