Identifying Logical Fallacies Quiz
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an ad hominem fallacy?
Attacking an opponent's character instead of addressing the argument
Presenting limited options as the only possibilities
Diverting attention away from the topic
Claiming an argument is true because many people support it
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which logical fallacy involves presenting limited options as if they are the only possibilities?
Red herring
False dilemma
Bandwagon
Slippery slope
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a red herring fallacy?
Jumping to a broad conclusion based on too little evidence
Assuming one event caused another because it happened before it
Diverting attention away from the topic being discussed
Relying on the support of an irrelevant authority
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fallacy involves claiming an argument is true because it is supported by many people?
Bandwagon
Appeal to false authority
Guilt by association
Post hoc
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the appeal to false authority fallacy involve?
Attacking an opponent's character
Relying on the support of an irrelevant authority
Presenting limited options as the only possibilities
Assuming one event caused another because it happened before it
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fallacy involves claiming that an event will lead to an unlikely series of events ending in a catastrophe?
Hasty generalization
Slippery slope
Guilt by association
Post hoc
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a hasty generalization?
Judging someone based on their association with a negative group
Jumping to a broad conclusion based on too little evidence
Assuming one event caused another because it happened before it
Diverting attention away from the topic being discussed
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
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