
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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