Identifying Logical Fallacies Quiz 2

Which of the following is an example of a hasty generalization?

• Assuming all teenagers are irresponsible because one teenager was caught shoplifting.

• Believing that if you don't study, you will fail every test.

• Claiming that a politician is corrupt because they belong to a certain party.

• Suggesting that if you allow one student to retake a test, everyone will want to.

What is a loaded question?

• A question that contains an assumption that cannot be answered without appearing guilty.

• A question that is based on a false analogy.

• A question that appeals to emotion rather than logic.

• A question that presents only two options when more exist.

Identify the appeal to emotion in the following statement: "If you don't donate to the charity, think of all the children who will go hungry."

• The statement uses a false cause.

• The statement uses a slippery slope.

• The statement uses an emotional appeal to persuade.

• The statement uses a false dilemma.

Which of the following is an example of a slippery slope argument?

• If we allow students to redo assignments, soon they will expect to redo every test and project.

• If you don't study, you might fail this test.

• If you eat too much candy, you will get a stomachache.

• If you don't exercise, you won't be healthy.

What is a false cause fallacy?

• Assuming that because two events occur together, one causes the other.

• Presenting only two options when more exist.

• Attacking the person instead of the argument.

• Using an emotional appeal to persuade.

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

• You are either with us or against us.

• If you don't study, you will fail.

• If you eat too much, you will gain weight.

• If you don't exercise, you won't be healthy.

Identify the false analogy in the following statement: "Employees are like nails. Just as nails must be hit on the head to make them work, so must employees."

• The statement uses a false cause.

• The statement uses a false analogy.

• The statement uses a slippery slope.

• The statement uses an ad hominem attack.

What is a straw man argument?

• Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack.

• Attacking the person instead of the argument.

• Presenting only two options when more exist.

• Assuming that because two events occur together, one causes the other.

Which of the following is an example of poisoning the well?

• Before the debate, the speaker says, "My opponent is known for lying."

• If you don't study, you will fail.

• If you eat too much, you will gain weight.

• You are either with us or against us.

What is an ad hominem attack?

• Attacking the person instead of the argument.

• Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack.

• Presenting only two options when more exist.

• Assuming that because two events occur together, one causes the other.