Logical Fallacies
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English
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which logical fallacy involves attacking the person making the argument instead of addressing their position?
Back
ad hominem
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What logical fallacy presents an unqualified person or institution as a source of credible information?
Back
appeal to false authority
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which logical fallacy urges you to follow the same path as everyone else based on the assumption that the opinion of the majority is always valid? Options: slippery slope, sentimental appeal, either/or, bandwagon
Back
bandwagon
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the unfair oversimplification of an issue by providing only two options as a possible solution? Options: either/or, scare tactics, hasty generalization, loaded language
Back
either/or
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which logical fallacy involves drawing an inference from insufficient evidence?
Back
hasty generalization
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for a phrase that has strong emotional overtones and is meant to evoke strong reactions beyond the specific meaning?
Back
loaded language
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which logical fallacy misleads or distracts the readers' attention from the original topic with irrelevant information?
Back
red herring
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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