
Identifying Common Logical Fallacies

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9th - 12th Grade
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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is circular reasoning often characterized by?
Using unrelated evidence
Restating the argument as proof
Providing strong empirical data
Using multiple sources
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a hasty generalization typically involve?
Ignoring obvious evidence
Using well-supported evidence
Careful consideration of all facts
Drawing conclusions from limited data
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main issue with slippery slope arguments?
They encourage detailed analysis
They are based on strong foundational facts
They rely on extreme hypothetical outcomes
They use clear logical steps
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
How does a straw man fallacy typically distort an argument?
By misrepresenting the opponent's position
By providing additional supporting evidence
By simplifying the opponent's argument
By addressing the actual point made
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 a common tactic in an ad hominem attack?
Providing counterarguments to the opponent's claims
Attacking the opponent's character to undermine their argument
Focusing solely on the logical structure of the argument
Supporting the opponent's argument with additional data
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
What does a false dichotomy typically present?
Multiple valid alternatives
Only two extreme options
A balanced view of all possible outcomes
Detailed evidence for each position
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
What is the main flaw in using an appeal to emotion?
It considers all relevant aspects of the argument
It distracts from the factual basis with emotional appeal
It uses statistical data effectively
It provides a logical basis for the argument
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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