Understanding Logical Fallacies

Understanding Logical Fallacies

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue with Stacy's argument when she tries to convince her mother to let her stay out late?

Her argument is too lengthy.

Her argument is too emotional.

Her evidence does not support her conclusion.

She uses too many examples.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of logical fallacies, what does an irrelevant conclusion mean?

The conclusion is too vague.

The conclusion is unrelated to the evidence.

The conclusion is too specific.

The conclusion is based on emotions.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What logical error does Anthony make in his campaign poster?

He provides too much information.

He fails to mention his leadership experience.

He assumes agreement with his conclusion without evidence.

He uses irrelevant personal qualities.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might some students disagree with Anthony's conclusion about the necessity of seventh-grade leadership experience?

They think honesty is more important.

They believe leadership experience is irrelevant.

They prefer a different candidate.

They disagree with the need for any experience.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the error in Anthony's reasoning?

Circular reasoning

Begging the question

False dilemma

Slippery slope