Identifying Logical Fallacies in Communication
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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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Olivia Brooks
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What logical fallacy involves assuming something is true because many people believe it?
False Authority
Straw Man
Bandwagon
Ad Hominem
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fallacy is characterized by using emotions to distract from the facts?
Scare Tactics
Sentimental Appeal
Straw Man
Ad Hominem
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main issue with the ASPCA advertisements according to the video?
They use sentimental appeal
They appeal to false authority
They misrepresent facts
They use scare tactics
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fallacy involves exaggerating dangers to influence decisions?
Sentimental Appeal
Scare Tactics
Ad Hominem
False Authority
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common tactic used by politicians to sway voters?
Sentimental Appeal
Straw Man
Scare Tactics
False Authority
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fallacy involves giving weight to an unqualified person or institution?
False Authority
Straw Man
Scare Tactics
Ad Hominem
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of a false authority fallacy?
A sentimental appeal
A pop star endorsing a health supplement
A politician using scare tactics
An ad hominem attack
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
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