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WorksheetsRhetorical Fallacies
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 5mins
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1.
Which of the following is the definition of Ad Hominem?
a)
Overstating something; stretching the truth
b)
Making an unfair, too broad assumption about a person or a group of people.
c)
When you focus and attack someone's personality, character, or other qualities instead of the opponents supporting evidence.
d)
Assumptions about all members of a group or all of a certain type of thing; can be misleading
2.
Which of the following is an example of an argument using exaggeration?
a)
If students were on time to school, we would have higher test scores.
b)
The President of the Neighborhood Association believes that all billboards are the ugliest things anyone has ever invented.
c)
I believe that Mrs. Smith has horrible posture, therefore would not be a suitable Cheer coach.
d)
None of the above
3.
Which of the following is an example of an argument using Ad Hominem?
a)
Mrs. Fletcher, I have noticed that when I listened to music, I have done well on my school work. In fact, on the past three assignments, I have gotten an 85 or above when I listened to music while I have done them.
b)
I have taken very good care of my puppy, mom. Everyday this week, I have woken up 10 minutes earlier than I needed to in order take Sparky outside to do his business. I should be able to get another pet because I have been responsible.
c)
Dr. Duncan, I have noticed that you're folder is very messy and that all your papers are almost spilling out. I believe that means that students should not have to carry backpacks at school because we would not do the same thing as you.
d)
None of the above
4.
Which of the following is the definition of categorical claim?
a)
Assumptions about all members of a group or all of a certain type of thing; can be misleading
b)
Overstating something; stretching the truth
c)
Making an unfair, too broad assumption about a person or a group of people.
d)
When you focus and attack someone's personality, character, or other qualities instead of the opponents supporting evidence.
5.
Which of the following is the definition of stereotyping?
a)
Overstating something; stretching the truth
b)
When you focus and attack someone's personality, character, or other qualities instead of the opponents supporting evidence.
c)
Assumptions about all members of a group or all of a certain type of thing; can be misleading
d)
Making an unfair, too broad assumption about a person or a group of people.
6.
Which of the following is an example of an argument using Ad Hominem?
a)
If students were on time to school, we would have higher test scores.
b)
The President of the Neighborhood Association believes that all billboards are the ugliest things anyone has ever invented.
c)
I believe that Mrs. Smith has horrible posture, therefore would not be a suitable Cheer coach.
d)
None of the above
7.
What is the definition of exaggeration?
a)
Making an unfair, too broad assumption about a person or a group of people.
b)
Overstating something; stretching the truth
c)
When you focus and attack someone's personality, character, or other qualities instead of the opponents supporting evidence.
d)
Assumptions about all members of a group or all of a certain type of thing; can be misleading
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