
ELA III - Logical Fallacies
Authored by Andres Martinez
English
8th - 9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An error in reasoning
Falsehood
Rhetorical Devices
Logical Fallacies
Mistake
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using a personal experience or an isolated example instead of a sound argument or compelling evidence
Anecdote
Stereotypes
Loaded Language
Bandwagon Appeals
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Applying a general rule to a specific instance without proper evidence
Circular Reasoning
Anecdote
Loaded Language
Stereotype
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
4.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the logical fallacy. Attacking the opponent, rather than his/her arguments
(a)
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The teachers' union argues that teachers should get a 4% pay raise. The school district says it can only afford 2.5%. The union releases an ad saying the school district doesn't care about quality education.
What kind of logical fallacy is used here?
Ad hominem
Post hoc
Either-or
Straw man
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Example: He has my vote for senator, because he has the best shirts.
What logic fallacy does this represent?
Post Hoc
Non Sequitur
Straw Man
Ad Hominem
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Stating that only two alternatives exist when there are actually more than two.
False Dilemma
Hasty Generalization
Oversimplification
Slippery Slope
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
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