Logical Fallacies practice

During a debate, Squidward criticizes Spongebob's character instead of addressing his argument. What type of fallacy is this?

• Attacking the person instead of the argument

• Exaggerating the opponent's argument

• Assuming something is true because it's popular

• Changing the subject to an easier topic

During a debate, Sandy argues that schools should have healthier lunch options. Patrick responds by saying Sandy wants to ban all tasty foods from schools, which is not true. Which fallacy does Patrick's response illustrate?

• Bandwagon effect

• Straw man fallacy

• Slippery slope

• Hasty generalization

What does the bandwagon effect assume?

• An argument is true because it's popular

• A small action leads to a big outcome

• A personal attack is more effective

• Changing the subject is a good strategy

Spongebob is worried that if he doesn't get an A on his next test, he will fail the class, not graduate, and never find a job. Which fallacy exaggerates possible outcomes?

• Ad hominem

• Straw man

• Slippery slope

• Red herring

What is a hasty generalization?

• Making a personal attack

• Changing the subject

• Making bold claims with insufficient evidence

• Assuming popularity equals truth

During a debate, Squidward tries to distract everyone by talking about his clarinet skills instead of addressing the issue at hand. What tactic is Squidward using?

• Attacking the person

• Exaggerating an argument

• Changing the subject to an easier, unrelated topic

• Assuming an argument is true because it's popular

During a Bikini Bottom debate, SpongeBob criticizes Patrick's choice of clothing instead of addressing Patrick's argument about environmental policies. Why is SpongeBob's approach ineffective?

• It exaggerates the argument

• It doesn't address the topic

• It assumes popularity equals truth

• It changes the subject

When Squidward argues with Spongebob, what makes Squidward's straw man fallacy easy to attack?

• It is based on personal attacks

• It is an exaggeration, not based in reality

• It assumes popularity equals truth

• It changes the subject

What is a common mistake in the bandwagon effect according to Spongebob and his friends?

• Assuming a small action leads to a big outcome

• Assuming an argument is true because it's popular

• Making bold claims with insufficient evidence

• Changing the subject to an easier topic

Spongebob argues that if we allow Krabby Patty customers to request free refills, it will lead to a situation where no one pays for their meals, eventually resulting in chaos at the Krusty Krab. What type of logical fallacy is shown?

• red herring

• strawman

• slippery slope

• ad hominem