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Logical Fallacies

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

when a speaker ignores the actual argument of a person by picking certain word/phrases and substituting it with exaggeration.

(a)  

2.

the attempt to support claims by citing the opinions of experts/ celebrities.

(a)  

3.

assuming that since things are alike in some aspects, they are alike in other aspects, therefore lies spread.

(a)  

4.

after this, therefore because of this

(a)  

5.

A fallacy in which the argument repeats over and over as a way to provide evidence.

(a)  

6.

the use of statistical evidence in order to mislead

(a)  

7.

"It Does Not Follow"; occurs when conclusions do not match the premises (beginning) of an argument.

(a)  

8.

oversimplifying an issue as offering only two choices

(a)  

9.

when speakers attack the person making the argument and not the argument itself.

(a)  

10.

an idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous.

(a)  

11.

a fallacy in which a speaker jumps to a conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence

(a)  

12.

Persuasion through the use of pictures or words that create emotion.

(a)  

13.

Bandwagon appeal; this fallacy occurs when evidence boils down to "everybody's doing it, so it must be a good thing to do."

(a)  

14.

A threat that is covered up as a different meaning

(a)  

15.

a person uses excessive compliments, in an attempt to appeal to a person's pride in order to win their support.

(a)  

16.

What are Logical Fallacies?

(a)