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Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 16mins
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1.
"Terrorists must not be given the chance to invade our beloved country."
What type of logical fallacy is this?
What type of logical fallacy is this?
a)
non sequitur
b)
straw man
c)
ad populum
d)
faulty analogy
2.
"Let's look instead at what my opponent proposes to do with your hard earned money!"
This is an example of which type of logical fallacy?
This is an example of which type of logical fallacy?
a)
ad populum
b)
ad hominem
c)
red herring
d)
hasty generalization
3.
''Cotton and grain crops were lower this year than last. So, people must be stealing them."
This is an example of what kind of logical fallacy?
This is an example of what kind of logical fallacy?
a)
faulty analogy
b)
straw man
c)
hypostatization
d)
non sequitur
4.
"America: Love it or leave it"
This is an example of which kind of logical fallacy?
This is an example of which kind of logical fallacy?
a)
non sequitur
b)
bandwagon
c)
ad hominem
d)
either/or
5.
"Why would you elect a mayor whose wife has been treated for alcohol addiction?"
This logical fallacy is called...
This logical fallacy is called...
a)
faulty use of authority
b)
ad hominem
c)
hasty generalization
d)
quick fix
6.
"We need to fix our broken judicial system by electing new people."
This logical fallacy is called...
This logical fallacy is called...
a)
faulty use of authority
b)
bandwagon
c)
begging the question
d)
circular logic
7.
"With 80% of consumers choosing our product, isn't obvious that you should, too?"
This logical fallacy is called...
This logical fallacy is called...
a)
bandwagon
b)
ad hominem
c)
non sequitur
d)
quick fix
8.
"The building is closed. I saw 2 people standing outside the door."What is this type of logical fallacy?
a)
hasty generalization
b)
ad hominem
c)
faulty authority
d)
bandwagon
9.
"Come to Arnold's and shop like a pro!"This logical fallacy is known as:
a)
red herring
b)
Quick fix
c)
band wagon
d)
either/or
10.
Types of evidence you can use to support your position include: (Select all that apply)
a)
relevant statistics
b)
examples
c)
historical events
d)
factual information and personal opinion
11.
A good THESIS for an argumentative essay should state your opinion on the subject AND...
a)
be debatable
b)
provide no room for debate
c)
include all pro's and con's
d)
Offend as many people as possible
12.
Which of the following is a good example of an argumentative thesis?
a)
Owners should be ticketed for letting their dogs soil someone's yard.
b)
People will not eat food if it looks bad.
c)
My environment has shaped me into a strong and wise person.
d)
On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists blew up the Twin Towers and killed hundreds of people.
13.
Which of the following would NOT be a good thesis for an argumentative essay?
a)
Feminism today has become too extreme.
b)
People should be required to pass a psychological exam before purchasing firearms.
c)
The legal driving age should be raised to 21 except when going to work.
d)
America: love it or leave it.
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