Quiz on Fallacies

What is a fallacy?

• A valid argument

• A mistake in reasoning that makes an argument invalid or misleading

• A correct assumption

• A logical conclusion

What defines a formal fallacy?

• An error in reasoning from the content of an argument

• A logical error in the structure or form of an argument

• A mistake in factual information

• An emotional appeal

What is an informal fallacy?

• An error in reasoning from the content or context of an argument

• A grammatical mistake

• A correct logical structure

• A factual error

What does equivocation involve?

• Using a single meaning for a word

• Using two or more meanings of a word when a single meaning is required

• Using synonyms

• Using antonyms

What is the fallacy of division?

• Assuming what is true of a part is true of the whole

• Assuming what is true of the whole is true of individual parts

• Dividing arguments into sections

• Separating facts from opinions

What is the fallacy of composition?

• Assuming what is true of the parts is true of the whole

• Assuming what is true of the whole is true of the parts

• Composing arguments logically

• Writing in a structured format

What does the strawman fallacy involve?

• Attacking a strong representation of the opponent's view

• Attacking a misrepresentation of the opponent's view

• Supporting the opponent's argument

• Ignoring the opponent's argument

What is an appeal to the people?

• Persuading by logical reasoning

• Persuading by appealing to the desire to be accepted by others

• Using factual evidence

• Ignoring public opinion

What is an appeal to ignorance?

• Arguing based on lack of evidence

• Using factual evidence

• Ignoring the opponent's argument

• Providing logical reasoning

What is a red herring?

• A direct argument

• An attempt to misdirect the original argument

• A factual statement

• A logical conclusion