Definition: Assuming something is true or right just because it's popular. What is this logical fallacy called?

Appeal to Popularity (or Bandwagon Fallacy)

Ready to spot the fallacy? Which one of these is a classic example of an Ad Hominem attack?

Going after the person who's arguing rather than the argument they're making.

Rejecting an argument simply because it's old-school.

Believing one thing caused another just because it happened first.

Thinking something must be true because everyone seems to believe it.

Imagine you're in a world where one small decision leads to exaggerated consequences. Which of these scenarios best fits into that world as an example of a Slippery Slope fallacy?

"If we let students snack in class, next thing we know, they'll be feasting on five-course meals, leading to an invasion of mice and rats!"

"Everyone's getting the latest smartphone model; it's gotta be the top choice out there."

"He was the last one seen near the building, so clearly, he's the thief."

"No one has disproved this theory yet, so it must be the absolute truth."

Jump on the bandwagon! Which of these statements is waving the flag of a Bandwagon Argument?

"Join the crowd! Vote for this candidate because everyone else is doing it."

"Don't be the odd one out! If you don't follow the trend, you'll be left behind."

"This policy is the best; it's stood the test of time, after all."

"Ghosts? Since no one can prove they exist, they must be a figment of our imagination."

During a debate on climate change, Alice tells Bob: 'Your suggestions on reducing plastic waste are irrelevant because you were seen using a plastic straw yesterday.' What kind of fallacy is being used here?

Attacking the person instead of the argument

Using fear to support an argument

Making a generalization based on a small sample

During a debate on climate change, Alice tells Bob: 'Your suggestions on reducing plastic waste are irrelevant because you were seen using a plastic straw yesterday.' What kind of fallacy is being used here?

Attacking the person instead of the argument

Using fear to support an argument

Making a generalization based on a small sample

Logical Fallacies Review III

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English

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11th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RI.8.8, RI. 9-10.8, RI.11-12.5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a logical fallacy?

An error in reasoning that weakens an argument

A strong argument based on evidence

A type of persuasive writing

A mathematical mistake

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which logical fallacy is defined as making a broad statement or conclusion based on too little evidence?

Bandwagon

Hasty Generalization

Either-Or (False Dilemma)

Slippery Slope

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: Hasty Generalization involves generalizing from a ______ or unrepresentative sample.

small

large

accurate

diverse

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a Hasty Generalization?

A) "You're either with us or against us."

B) "My two friends didn't like the movie, so it must be terrible."

C) "Everyone is doing it, so it must be right."

D) "If we allow this, soon everything will change."

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of the Either-Or (False Dilemma) fallacy?

Making a broad statement based on little evidence

Presenting only two choices when there may be many more

Following the crowd

Assuming one event causes another

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Either-Or (False Dilemma) fallacy a problem?

It oversimplifies complex issues into black-or-white choices.

It uses emotional language.

It appeals to popularity.

It ignores evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: The Either-Or (False Dilemma) fallacy oversimplifies complex issues into ______ choices.

black-or-white

multiple

colorful

ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Logical Fallacies Review III

40 questions

What is a logical fallacy?

Which logical fallacy is defined as making a broad statement or conclusion based on too little evidence?

Fill in the blank: Hasty Generalization involves generalizing from a ______ or unrepresentative sample.

Which of the following is an example of a Hasty Generalization?

What is the definition of the Either-Or (False Dilemma) fallacy?

Why is the Either-Or (False Dilemma) fallacy a problem?

Fill in the blank: The Either-Or (False Dilemma) fallacy oversimplifies complex issues into ______ choices.

Definition: Assuming something is true or right just because it's popular. What is this logical fallacy called?

Example: "You can’t trust his opinion on climate change; he failed science in high school." What logical fallacy does this example illustrate?

Definition: Arguing that one small step will inevitably lead to a chain of negative events. What is this logical fallacy called?

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