Understandings Logical Fallacies
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a generalization?
A statement made about a large group or topic without supporting evidence.
A detailed analysis of a specific topic.
A personal opinion based on facts.
A scientific hypothesis.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of a generalization?
My boyfriend just broke up with me through text – ALL guys are jerks!
I like apples because they are sweet.
The sun rises in the east.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "Ad Hominem" mean?
A person's character is being attacked instead of the topic at hand.
A logical argument based on evidence.
A discussion about a person's achievements.
A debate about a scientific theory.
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CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a false equivalence?
An argument where two opposing arguments appear logically equal but are not
A statement that is always true
A comparison between two similar things
A type of logical fallacy that is always correct
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CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a false equivalence?
Comparing two different political systems as equally effective
Saying all fruits are sweet
Equating the belief in God with being a good person
Comparing two identical cars
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CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a red herring do in an argument?
Provides a clear and direct answer
Misleads or distracts from the main topic
Supports the main argument
Clarifies the main point
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CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a red herring?
Discussing homelessness when talking about panda extinction
Comparing apples to oranges
Equating two different historical events
Providing evidence for a claim
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CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
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