WorksheetsLogical Fallacies
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
A conclusion based on the premise, “if this, then that” often, the assembly of a causal chain of events that result in an unlikely or extreme outcome
strawman
slippery slope
ad populum
circular reasoning
An oversimplification of and subsequent attack on the viewpoint of another or the misrepresentation of the viewpoint of another
Slippery slope
ad populum
strawman
circular reasoning
(Also known as bandwagon) it appeals to the popularity of a practice or concept as a method of persuasion
ad populum
circular reasoning
strawman
slippery slope
Using an argument’s conclusion as a premise for proving the argument
slippery slope
strawman
ad populum
circular reasoning
Identify the fallacy.
false analogy
ad populum (bandwagon)
ad hominem
circular reasoning
An error in thinking or reasoning
Logical Fallacy
Opinion
Main Idea
Conflict
A conclusion or reply that does not follow the previous statement in a logical manner.
non sequitur
hasty generalization
false analogy
red herring
A general statement or conclusion that is made without sufficient evidence
false analogy
non sequitur
hasty generalization
red herring
An analogy that incorrectly connects two things based on other shared characteristics
ad hominem
false analogy
red herring
hasty generalization
A tactic that is used to distract from an argument by avoiding key issues or ignoring opposing views
non sequitur
ad hominem
false analogy
red herring
An attack on or criticism of someone’s character rather than the logic or content of the argument
ad hominem
false analogy
red herring
hasty generalization
If I don’t take this AP class, then I won’t do well on the exam. If I don’t do well on the AP exam, then I can’t get into a good college. If I can’t get into a good college, then I’ll never get a good job. If I can’t get a good job, then I’m going to have to live in my parents’ basement forever. Guess I’ll sign up for the AP class.
Fear
Slippery Slope
Hasty Generalization
False Cause
Oh, please. What would you know about labor laws? You don’t even have a job.
Ad Hominem
Fear
Hasty Generalization
Appeal to emotion
“I think that we should give better study guides to students”
“I think that your idea is bad, because we shouldn't just give out easy A's to everyone”
ad homien
bandwagon
appeal to authority
strawman
She was wearing cowboy boots in her last Instagram picture so she must be into country music.
Hasty Generalization
Circular Reasoning
Ad populum
No fallacy
