What is an ad hominem argument?

English list 8

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1st - 5th Grade
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Attacking the opponent's character instead of their ideas
Using a symbolic narrative to convey a message
Presenting only two choices in a situation
Appealing to fear to support an idea
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an allegory?
A direct attack on an opponent's character
A symbolic narrative with deeper meanings
A logical fallacy involving two choices
An appeal to authority
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a false dichotomy involve?
Presenting only two choices when more exist
Using a narrative to convey a message
Distracting from the main argument
Appealing to authority
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a red herring?
A logical fallacy involving two choices
A distraction from the main argument
An appeal to fear
A symbolic narrative
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is hasty generalization?
Making assumptions based on insufficient evidence
Using a symbolic narrative
Attacking an opponent's character
Presenting only two choices
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does flag waving appeal to?
Nationalism or patriotism
Fear or terror
Authority or expertise
Logical reasoning
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a caricature?
A symbolic narrative
An exaggerated imitation for comic effect
A logical fallacy
An appeal to authority
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