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Media Logic Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it mean to identify valid arguments in media?

a)

Finding the loudest opinion

b)

Choosing the side with more people

c)

Determining which arguments are based on facts and logic

d)

Picking the most popular opinion

2.

What is a fallacy?

a)

A type of candy

b)

A logical error in reasoning

c)

A new video game

d)

A type of dance move

3.

Which of the following is an example of a fallacy in media?

a)

Citing credible sources to support an argument

b)

Using facts to prove a point

c)

Saying something is true because everyone believes it

d)

Providing evidence for claims

4.

Why is it important to identify fallacies in arguments?

a)

It makes conversations more fun

b)

It helps us avoid being misled by incorrect reasoning

c)

It helps us win arguments by shouting louder

d)

It is not important

5.

What does it mean if an argument is valid?

a)

It is popular

b)

It is based on someone's opinion

c)

It logically follows from its premises

d)

It is on television

6.

Which of the following is NOT a way to support a valid argument?

a)

Using evidence from reliable sources

b)

Making up facts

c)

Using logical reasoning

d)

Citing expert opinions

7.

What is an ad hominem fallacy?

a)

Attacking the argument itself

b)

Attacking the person making the argument instead of the argument

c)

Using evidence to support a claim

d)

A type of valid argument

8.

Why is it important to use evidence in arguments?

a)

It makes the argument longer

b)

It helps convince others by showing the argument is based on facts

c)

It is not important

d)

It makes the argument more confusing

9.

What is a straw man fallacy?

a)

Presenting the opponent's argument in a weakened form to easily attack it

b)

Building an actual man out of straw

c)

A valid way to win an argument

d)

Using strong evidence to support your argument

10.

How can we identify a valid argument in media?

a)

By checking if it agrees with our opinion

b)

By seeing how many people support it

c)

By evaluating the logic and evidence presented

d)

By determining if it is on a popular news channel