Logical Fallacies and Rhetorical Appeals Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a slippery slope fallacy?

• If you don't study, you'll fail the test, and then you'll never get a good job.

• Either you are with us, or you are against us.

• The earth is round because the earth is not flat.

• The speaker is very emotional, so they must be right.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the main focus of pathos in rhetorical appeals?

• Logic and reasoning

• Credibility and trust

• Emotions and feelings

• Facts and data

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical appeal used in the following statement: "As a doctor, I can assure you that this treatment is safe."

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Slippery Slope

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily concerned with logic and evidence?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Circular Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What type of fallacy is present in the statement: "You must choose between eating healthy or being unhealthy."

• Slippery Slope

• False Dilemma

• Circular Reasoning

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker tries to connect with the audience's emotions?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• False Dilemma

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the fallacy in the statement: "We shouldn't listen to his argument because he's not a scientist."

• Slippery Slope

• False Dilemma

• Circular Reasoning

• Ethos

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which of the following is an example of circular reasoning?

• If you don't exercise, you'll gain weight, and then you'll be unhealthy.

• You can either be rich or be happy.

• The Bible is true because it says so in the Bible.

• The speaker is very knowledgeable, so their argument must be correct.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What is the primary focus of ethos in rhetorical appeals?

• Emotions and feelings

• Credibility and trust

• Logic and reasoning

• Facts and data

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal is used in the statement: "Statistics show that 90% of people benefit from this product."

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Slippery Slope

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5