Logical Fallacies
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a strawman fallacy?
Back
A strawman fallacy is an oversimplified or misrepresented version of an argument that is easier to attack or refute.
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CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does red herring mean in logical fallacies?
Back
A red herring is a distraction from the main argument, often by introducing irrelevant information.
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CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define hasty generalization.
Back
A hasty generalization is a conclusion drawn from insufficient evidence, leading to a broad statement that may not be true.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is ad populum?
Back
Ad populum, also known as the bandwagon fallacy, appeals to the popularity of a belief or practice as a means of persuasion.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain circular reasoning.
Back
Circular reasoning is a logical fallacy where the conclusion is included in the premise, creating a loop in reasoning.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an ad hominem fallacy?
Back
An ad hominem fallacy attacks the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does false analogy mean?
Back
A false analogy is a fallacy that occurs when an argument is based on misleading, superficial, or implausible comparisons.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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