Logical Fallacies
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English
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This type of fallacy does not offer a valid reason to support a claim. It just repeats the claim in slightly different wording.
Back
Circular Reasoning
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This type of reasoning makes the mistake of falsely presenting the audience with only two choices/sides (one choice is obviously worse than the other).
Back
Either/Or Fallacy
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This type of fallacy oversimplifies an issue. It does not consider the valid points of the opposing side. It builds up the other side as weak and attacks this weak argument because it is easier to do.
Back
Straw Man Fallacy
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This is a conclusion based on insufficient or biased evidence. In other words, you are rushing to a conclusion before you have all the relevant facts.
Back
Hasty Generalization
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Bee Movie is the best movie because it is awesome!
Back
Circular Reasoning
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The kid down the street lied to me. All kids in my neighborhood are liars.
Back
Hasty Generalization
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the fallacy: My grandmother ate burgers and French fries every day, and she lived to be 98 years old. Burgers and fries are healthy food for everyone.
Back
Hasty Generalization
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
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