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Logical Fallacies

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

__________ 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.

a)

Valid Argument

b)

The Statue Quo

c)

Ad Hominem

d)

Logical Fallacy

2.

This is an example of what logic fallacy?

a)

Appeal to Fear

b)

Ad Hominem

c)

Slippery Slope

d)

Straw Man

3.

_____________ is an argument that attacks the character of a person rather than his opinions or arguments.

a)

Non Sequitur

b)

Ad Hominem

c)

False Logic

d)

Appeal to Fear

4.

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?

a)

Ad Hominem

b)

Post Hoc

c)

False Analogy

d)

False Dilemma

5.

____________ uses comparisons or metaphors to relate ideas or situations that are not really that similar.

a)

Slippery Slope

b)

False Analogy

c)

Straw Man

d)

Non Sequitur

6.

This is an example of what fallacy?

a)

Slippery Slope

b)

Appeal to Fear

c)

False Dilemma

d)

Post Hoc

7.

Example: He has my vote for senator, because he has the best shirts.


What logic fallacy does this represent?

a)

Post Hoc

b)

Non Sequitur

c)

Straw Man

d)

Ad Hominem

8.

__________ is a tactic used mainly in advertising that presents people as “authorities” on products or issues.

a)

Straw Man

b)

False Dilemma

c)

False Authority

d)

Post Hoc

9.

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?

a)

Straw Man

b)

False Analogy

c)

Slippery Slope

d)

Post Hoc

10.

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?

a)

Straw Man

b)

False Dilemma

c)

A Valid Argument

d)

Post Hoc