What is the main purpose of a red herring in a discussion?

To distract from the main issue

To provide additional information

How does a false equivalence affect an argument?

It makes the argument appear logical when it is not

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a false equivalence?

It compares two opposing arguments

It makes two arguments appear equal

What is the main difference between a false equivalence and a red herring?

False equivalence compares, red herring distracts

Red herring compares, false equivalence distracts

What is a false analogy?

A comparison between two objects with similar characteristics but weak connection.

A strong comparison between two unrelated objects.

A comparison that is always true.

A comparison that is based on facts.

What does a straw man argument involve?

Distorting and exaggerating a person's argument.

Strengthening a person's argument.

Agreeing with a person's argument.

What is Circular Reasoning?

An argument that goes around and around without proving anything.

An argument that provides clear evidence.

An argument that is based on facts.

An argument that is straightforward and logical.

What does a Slippery Slope argument suggest?

An idea that leads to something extremely wrong or disastrous.

An idea that leads to a positive outcome.

Which of the following is an example of a Slippery Slope argument?

If I let you borrow $10, next time you’ll be asking me for $50.

If I study hard, I will pass the exam.

If I eat healthy, I will feel better.

If I save money, I can buy a new bike.

According to the Short Constructed Response RUBRIC, what is required for a full response to earn 2 points?

Evidence is accurately supporting the response

The answer is not fully accurate

What does a 0-point response indicate according to the rubric?

Incorrect response or no response

Full response with text evidence

Partial response with some evidence

Accurate response with no evidence

What is one requirement for a 1-point response in the rubric?

Evidence does not fully support the response

Full response with complete sentences

Evidence is accurately supporting the response

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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.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

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.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What is a generalization?

What is an example of a generalization?

What does "Ad Hominem" mean?

What is a false equivalence?

Which of the following is an example of a false equivalence?

What does a red herring do in an argument?

Which of the following is an example of a red herring?

What is the main purpose of a red herring in a discussion?

How does a false equivalence affect an argument?

Which term describes an argument that misleads from the main topic?

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