Logical Fallacies

Logical Fallacies

9th - 12th Grade

8 Qs

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Logical Fallacies

Logical Fallacies

Assessment

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.8.1, L.11-12.6, RI.8.8

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is Ad Hominem?

An argument that uses an attack on one's appearance, character traits, and personality.

An argument that makes an assumption based off of a sample size that is too small.

An argument that relies on the popularity of an idea. The more popular it is, the more valid it is.

An argument that raises a side issue that distracts the audience from the real issue.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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True or False: Ad Hominem is only an attack on appearance.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Is this an example of Ad hominem?:

When I was young, my dad and brothers never helped with the household chores. All men are useless in the house.

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Is this an example of Ad Hominem?:

Socrates' arguments about human excellence are rubbish. What could a man as ugly as he know about human excellence.

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Is this an example of Ad Hominem?:

Son: "Wow, Dad, it's really hard to make a living on my salary."

Father: "Consider yourself lucky, son. Why, when I was your age, I only made $40 a week."

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Is this an example of Ad Hominem?:

Of course Marx' theories about the ideal society are bunk. The guy spent all his time in the library.

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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True or False: Ad Hominem can be an attack on one's hobbies or daily activities.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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