
Quiz on Fallacies
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a fallacy?
A valid argument
A mistake in reasoning that makes an argument invalid or misleading
A correct assumption
A logical conclusion
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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