Logical Fallacies Flashcard

Front

An argument that misleads, distracts, or diverts attention from a relevant or important issue.

Back

red herring

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

A misrepresentation of an opponent’s position that makes it easier to argue against

Back

Straw Man

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

A very broad claim based on very little evidence

Back

Hasty Generalization

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Presents only two choices when more options exist

Back

False Dichotomy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

Assumes the POPULAR choice is always the best choice

Back

Ad Populum

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

A personal attack meant to discredit one’s opponent

Back

Ad Hominem

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

A misrepresentation of an opponent’s position that makes it easier to argue against

Back

Straw Man

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Which one of these is NOT a type of logical fallacy? Ad hominem, Red herring, Electric slide

Back

Electric slide

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What type of logical fallacy is used in the statement: "My opponent is an untrustworthy liar and an idiot. Therefore, you should believe me."?

Back

Ad Hominem

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

I met a tall man who loved to eat cheese. Now I believe that all tall people like cheese. Options: Ad Hominem, Hasty Generalization, Slippery Slope

Back

Hasty Generalization

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1