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WorksheetsLogical Fallacies
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
__________ is a mistake in reasoning, a flawed argument used just to win a debate, a distraction from the actual argument, or a foundational weakness in reasoning.
Valid Argument
The Statue Quo
Ad Hominem
Logical Fallacy
This is an example of what logic fallacy?
Appeal to Fear
Ad Hominem
Slippery Slope
Straw Man
_____________ is an argument that attacks the character of a person rather than his opinions or arguments.
Non Sequitur
Ad Hominem
False Logic
Appeal to Fear
Example:
If you drive without car insurance, then you’re an accident waiting to happen.
Stay protected with Auto Union insurance.
This is an example of what fallacy?
Ad Hominem
Post Hoc
False Analogy
False Dilemma
____________ uses comparisons or metaphors to relate ideas or situations that are not really that similar.
Slippery Slope
False Analogy
Straw Man
Non Sequitur
This is an example of what fallacy?
Slippery Slope
Appeal to Fear
False Dilemma
Post Hoc
Example: He has my vote for senator, because he has the best shirts.
What logic fallacy does this represent?
Post Hoc
Non Sequitur
Straw Man
Ad Hominem
__________ is a tactic used mainly in advertising that presents people as “authorities” on products or issues.
Straw Man
False Dilemma
False Authority
Post Hoc
Example:
“Eating five candy bars and drinking two sodas before a test helps me get better grades. I did that and got an A on my last test in history.”
What fallacy is this an example of?
Straw Man
False Analogy
Slippery Slope
Post Hoc
Misrepresents the context from which a quotation is taken; putting words or ideas in people’s mouth/head; creating a “dummy” or fake or falsified argument or situation so you can attack it .
This is what fallacy?
Straw Man
False Dilemma
A Valid Argument
Post Hoc
