Logical Fallacies
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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