Logical Fallacies Quiz

Which logical fallacy involves attacking the person making an argument rather than the argument itself?

• Ad Hominem

• Red Herring

• Slippery Slope

• Straw Man

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

What is the term for a fallacy that diverts attention from the main issue by introducing an irrelevant topic?

• Begging the Question

• Red Herring

• False Dichotomy

• No True Scotsman

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which fallacy occurs when someone assumes the conclusion of an argument is true without providing evidence?

• Begging the Question

• Emotional Appeal

• Appeal to Authority

• Ad Populum

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the name of the fallacy that involves presenting only two options when more exist?

• False Dichotomy

• Slippery Slope

• Appeal to Nature

• Ad Populum

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which fallacy involves arguing that something is true because many people believe it?

• Ad Populum

• No True Scotsman

• Appeal to Authority

• Hasty Generalization

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What is the term for attacking your opponent's character or traits instead of their arguments?

• Straw Man

• Red Herring

• Ad Hominem

• Slippery Slope

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What does the term "Slippery Slope" refer to?

• A logical fallacy where one event leads to a series of negative events

• A type of physical slope that is difficult to climb

• A method of solving complex problems

• A strategy for winning debates

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the term used to describe the act of diverting attention away from the issue at hand?

• Red Herring

• Blue Whale

• Green Light

• Yellow Submarine

What is the term for exaggerating or misrepresenting an argument so it is easier to attack?

• Red Herring

• Straw Man

• Ad Hominem

• Slippery Slope

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What is it called when the conclusion of an argument is used in the premise of the same argument?

• Red Herring

• Straw Man

• Begging the Question

• Slippery Slope

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1