Identifying Logical Fallacies

This video tutorial from educator.com covers logical fallacies as part of an AP English Language and Composition course. It introduces the concept of logical fallacies, explaining their significance in rhetoric. The lesson categorizes fallacies into inductive and deductive types, providing examples of each. It then delves into specific fallacies such as hasty generalization, faulty use of authority, and post hoc fallacy, illustrating each with relatable examples. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of recognizing these fallacies, especially in exams, to avoid being misled by flawed reasoning.

What is the main focus of the lesson on logical fallacies?

• To explore historical rhetoric

• To understand common logical fallacies

• To practice essay writing

• To learn about different writing styles

What is a logical fallacy?

• A correct reasoning pattern

• An error in reasoning

• A type of persuasive writing

• A mathematical formula

What are the two major categories of logical fallacies?

• Historical and modern

• Simple and complex

• Inductive and deductive

• Persuasive and argumentative

Why is it important to identify logical fallacies in writing?

• To avoid being misled by flawed reasoning

• To increase reading speed

• To enhance creativity

• To improve vocabulary

What is a Hasty Generalization?

• A conclusion that is mathematically proven

• A conclusion based on extensive evidence

• A conclusion based on insufficient evidence

• A conclusion that is universally accepted

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

• All cars are fast because sports cars are fast

• All birds can fly because sparrows can fly

• All dogs are friendly because my dog is friendly

• All students are lazy because one student is lazy

What is the Faulty Use of Authority fallacy?

• Using a credible source to support an argument

• Using multiple sources for an argument

• Citing an unreliable source as an authority

• Ignoring all sources in an argument

Which statement exemplifies the Faulty Use of Authority?

• I found it on a random blog, so it must be true

• I heard it from a friend, so it must be true

• I saw it on a reputable news site, so it must be true

• I read it in a peer-reviewed journal, so it must be true

What does the Post Hoc fallacy assume?

• That all events are unrelated

• That every event has a single cause

• That past events are irrelevant

• That correlation implies causation

Which scenario is an example of the Post Hoc fallacy?

• Assuming a new law caused economic growth because it was passed before the growth

• Assuming a diet caused weight loss because it was started after the weight loss

• Assuming rain caused a car accident because it rained before the accident

• Assuming a broken window caused a burglary because it was broken after the burglary