Logical Fallacies Quiz

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English
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7th Grade
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Brittany Griffith
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which logical fallacy involves attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself?
Red Herring
Ad Hominem
Slippery Slope
Straw Man
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for a fallacy that diverts attention from the real issue by introducing an irrelevant topic?
Begging the Question
False Dichotomy
Red Herring
No True Scotsman
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fallacy occurs when someone assumes the conclusion of an argument is true without evidence?
Begging the Question
Emotional Appeal
Appeal to Nature
Ad Populum
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the fallacy that involves presenting only two options when more exist?
Slippery Slope
False Dichotomy
Appeal to Authority
No True Scotsman
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fallacy involves arguing that something is true because many people believe it?
Ad Populum
Appeal to Nature
Hasty Generalization
Straw Man
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for attacking your opponent's character or traits instead of their arguments?
Ad Hominem
Straw Man
Red Herring
Slippery Slope
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "Slippery Slope" refer to?
A type of mountain
A logical fallacy where one event leads to a series of negative events
A type of dance move
A type of weather condition
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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