Logical Fallacies Quiz

What does the term "ad hominem" refer to in logical fallacies?

• Attacking the person's character instead of the argument

• Using circular reasoning

• Making a false analogy

• Appealing to authority

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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

Which logical fallacy involves using evidence from a non-expert or someone with little experience?

• Ad hominem

• Circular reasoning

• Appeal to doubtful authority

• False analogy

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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

What is a false analogy in logical reasoning?

• Comparing two things that are not alike

• Attacking the person instead of the argument

• Using a circular argument

• Appealing to authority

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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

What does circular reasoning involve?

• Using the conclusion as a premise

• Attacking the person instead of the argument

• Making a false analogy

• Appealing to authority

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which fallacy is described as "begging the question"?

• Ad hominem

• Circular reasoning

• False analogy

• Appeal to doubtful authority

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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

What is the main issue with a false analogy?

• The two things being compared are not alike

• It attacks the person instead of the argument

• It uses the conclusion as a premise

• It appeals to authority

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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

What is the definition of "appeal to doubtful authority"?

• Attacking the person instead of the argument

• Using a conclusion as a premise

• Relying on an unqualified source

• Comparing two unrelated things

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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

Which fallacy exaggerates the potential consequences of an event or choice?

• Tu quoque

• Slippery slope

• red herring

• post hoc

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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

What is the definition of a straw-man argument?

• This is when only two options are presented.

• This is when two things are compared that are not comparable.

• This is an argument based on hypocrisy instead of the actual argument.

• This is when someone changes their opponent's position then challenges it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

This is a fallacy that switches the focus from the original argument presented.

• slippery slope

• red herring

• post hoc

• circular reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1