Logical Fallacies Quiz

Logical Fallacies Quiz

7th Grade

17 Qs

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Logical Fallacies Quiz

Logical Fallacies Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RI.7.8, RI.11-12.5, RI.6.8

+11

Standards-aligned

Created by

Brittany Griffith

Used 8+ times

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17 questions

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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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