Debate and Speech/Forensics

During a public debate, one speaker uses a personal attack against their opponent instead of addressing the argument presented. Which logical fallacy is being used in this scenario?

• Straw Man

• Ad Hominem

• Slippery Slope

• Red Herring

A speaker deliberately misrepresents their opponent's argument to make it easier to attack. Which logical fallacy is this?

• Straw Man

• False Cause

• Appeal to Ignorance

• Bandwagon

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In a debate, one participant argues that their opponent's lack of experience makes their argument invalid. Which fallacy is being committed?

• Appeal to Authority

• Ad Hominem

• False Dilemma

• Circular Reasoning

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A politician argues that if we allow students to redo assignments for a better grade, soon they will expect to redo every test and exam, leading to a collapse in academic standards. Identify the logical fallacy in this argument.

• False Dilemma

• Circular Reasoning

• Slippery Slope

• 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

Scenario: A commercial claims that a product is the best because it is the most popular. Question: Which logical fallacy is being used?

• Bandwagon

• Appeal to Tradition

• False Cause

• Red Herring

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Scenario: A speaker argues that either we ban all cars to reduce pollution or we do nothing and let the environment suffer. Question: Which logical fallacy is this?

• Circular Reasoning

• Appeal to Fear

• Hasty Generalization

• False Dilemma

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Scenario: In a speech, a speaker repeatedly uses the phrase "We must act now" to emphasize the urgency of their message. Question: Which rhetorical device is being employed?

• Anaphora

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Scenario: A politician describes their plan as "a shining beacon of hope" for the future. Question: Which rhetorical device is being used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Irony

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Scenario: A speaker uses exaggerated statements like "This is the best idea ever" to persuade the audience. Question: Which rhetorical device is this?

• Hyperbole

• Understatement

• Irony

• Euphemism

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Read the following excerpt from an argumentative essay: "Implementing renewable energy sources is not just an environmental necessity but an economic opportunity. By investing in solar and wind power, we can create jobs, reduce energy costs, and lead the world in sustainable practices." Which persuasive technique is primarily used in this excerpt?

• Appeal to Emotion

• Appeal to Authority

• Appeal to Logic

• Appeal to Tradition