Logical Fallacy Review
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English
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8th - 9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Straw Man Fallacy?
Back
A Straw Man Fallacy occurs when someone misrepresents an argument to make it easier to attack. Instead of addressing the actual argument, they create a distorted version of it.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an Ad Hominem Fallacy?
Back
An Ad Hominem Fallacy occurs when someone attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself. This is often used to undermine the opponent's credibility.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Slippery Slope Fallacy?
Back
A Slippery Slope Fallacy occurs when it is assumed that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events culminating in some significant impact, often negative.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Hasty Generalization Fallacy?
Back
A Hasty Generalization Fallacy occurs when a conclusion is drawn from an insufficient amount of evidence. It often involves making broad claims based on a small sample.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Non Sequitur Fallacy?
Back
A Non Sequitur Fallacy occurs when a conclusion does not logically follow from the premises. The argument lacks a clear connection between the statements.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a False Analogy Fallacy?
Back
A False Analogy Fallacy occurs when an analogy is drawn between two things that are not truly comparable, leading to misleading conclusions.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an Appeal to False Authority Fallacy?
Back
An Appeal to False Authority Fallacy occurs when someone argues that a claim is true simply because an authority figure endorses it, without any supporting evidence.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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