Fallacies in Argumentation

Fallacies in Argumentation

12th Grade

26 Qs

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Fallacies in Argumentation

Fallacies in Argumentation

Assessment

Quiz

English

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

CCSS
RI.8.8, RI. 9-10.8, RI.11-12.5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What is an Ad Hominem fallacy?

Attacking the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself.

Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack.

Assuming that because an authority figure supports an argument, it must be true.

Presenting only two options when there may be others.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Ethan argues that we should have more vegetarian options in the school cafeteria. Nora responds by saying, "Ethan wants us to stop serving meat altogether, which is ridiculous." Which fallacy is Nora committing?

Appeal to Authority

Strawman

False Dilemma

Slippery Slope

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

15 mins • 1 pt

What does the Appeal to Authority fallacy assume?

That a small first step will lead to a chain of related events.

That because an authority figure supports an argument, it must be true.

That because many people believe something, it must be true.

That a conclusion is used as a premise.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Arjun and Priya are discussing weekend plans. Arjun says, "We can either go hiking or stay home. There's no other option." Which fallacy is Arjun committing?

False Dilemma

Slippery Slope

Appeal to Emotion

Begging the Question

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

15 mins • 1 pt

What is the Slippery Slope fallacy?

Arguing that a small first step will lead to a chain of related events.

Using a conclusion as a premise.

Assuming that because something has always been done a certain way, it is correct.

Drawing conclusions based on insufficient evidence.

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

15 mins • 1 pt

During a school debate, Abigail argued that their school should have longer recesses because it would make students happier and more relaxed. Which fallacy involves manipulating an emotional response instead of a valid argument?

Circular Reasoning

Appeal to Emotion

Red Herring

Bandwagon Fallacy

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Nora claims that her new diet plan is the best because it is the most effective diet plan available. What does the Begging the Question fallacy assume?

The truth of the conclusion one is attempting to prove.

That because many people believe something, it must be true.

That a claim must be true because we lack evidence it is false.

That a distracting argument diverts attention from the main issue.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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