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Fallacies in Argumentation Quiz

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Fallacies in Argumentation Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of an "Ad Hominem" fallacy?

Attacking someone's argument by criticizing their personal traits or background.

Offering a well-reasoned counterargument to a political policy.

Giving a logical explanation for why something should be changed.

Presenting solid evidence to back up a claim.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which fallacy misrepresents someone’s argument to make it easier to attack?

Straw Man

Red Herring

Appeal to Tradition

Bandwagon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of the "Appeal to Authority" fallacy?

Claiming that a statement is true because a respected expert said so, without presenting further evidence.

Saying that something must be true because it's widely believed.

Rejecting a claim because it doesn't support your beliefs.

Attacking someone’s credibility to discredit their argument.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which fallacy presents only two extreme options, ignoring others?

False Dilemma

Appeal to Emotion

Slippery Slope

Circular Reasoning

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The "Slippery Slope" fallacy suggests that:

One event will inevitably lead to a series of undesirable outcomes.

Something must be true because it’s traditional.

A conclusion follows logically from the premises.

An argument is invalid because of the person making it.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which fallacy manipulates emotions to sway opinion instead of providing logical reasoning?

Appeal to Emotion

Appeal to Authority

Bandwagon

Straw Man

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of the "Bandwagon" fallacy?

Claiming something is true because most people believe it.

Dismissing a viewpoint based on one person’s past mistakes.

Arguing that something is good because it is the most expensive option.

Using emotion to push an argument without evidence.

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