Quiz on Logical Fallacies

What is a red herring fallacy?

• A type of fish

• Misrepresenting an argument

• Providing strong support

• A distraction from the main issue

What is an appeal to emotion fallacy?

• A type of logical reasoning

• A distraction from the main argument

• A persuasion using emotions instead of logic

• A comparison between two things that are not similar

What is a straw man fallacy?

• A type of scarecrow

• A distraction from the main issue

• A distortion of an argument

• A judgement reached from evidence

What is a false equivalence fallacy?

• A type of logical reasoning

• A distraction from the main issue

• A distortion of an argument

• A comparison between two things that are not similar

How can you identify a straw man fallacy?

• Look for logical reasoning

• Look for an unrelated topic introduced in order to distract from the main argument

• Look for an exaggeration of the other person's argument so that it is easier to attack

• Look for agreement between both sides supported by evidence

How can you identify a red herring fallacy?

• Look for logical reasoning

• Look for an unrelated topic introduced in order to distract from the main argument

• Look for an exaggeration of the other person's argument so that it is easier to attack

• Look for agreement between both sides supported by evidence

How can you identify a false equivalence fallacy?

• The two items compared are vastly different

• The two items compared are exactly the same

• The comparison is based on scientific evidence

• The two items compared have the same color

How can you identify an appeal to emotion fallacy?

• The two items compared are vastly different

• The argument uses strong emotions

• The argument is based on scientific evidence

• The argument uses logical reasoning

Why might someone use a fallacy in a debate or argument?

• To ensure their argument is supported by facts and evidence.

• To distract the audience from weak reasoning in their argument.

• To focus on the claim of the argument.

• To demonstrate their reasoning and improve the logic of the argument.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A.

Jamie suggests that the school cafeteria should include a salad bar to cater to students with different diets. Alex responds, "What if I don’t want to be a vegetarian? I should be allowed to make my own choices!”

Which of the following fallacies is represented by the scenario above?

• Straw man fallacy

• Red herring fallacy

• False equivalence fallacy

• Appeal to emotion fallacy