Logical Fallacies

What is a logical fallacy?

• An error of reasoning, these are flawed statements that often sound true.

• a correct use of logic

• a different way to create an argument

• none of the above

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Why is it important to know logical fallacies?

• To get into arguments

• To impress your teacher and classmates

• To detect errors in your writing as well as others

• None of the above

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Which one is NOT a category of a logical fallacy?

• Not enough supportive information

• Invalid/inaccurate information

• too much distracting information

• Correct and valid information

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“It must be cool because everyone is doing it…"

Is an example of...

• Slippery slope

• Bandwagon Approach

• Appeals to Authority

• Oversimplification or Card Stacking

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Considered a fallacy of omission

  - Material is simply left out or taken out of context, ignoring evidence that doesn’t support your opinion

• Bandwagon Approach

• Slippery Slope

• Appeals to Authority

• Oversimplification or Card Stacking

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What is another term for Appeals to Authority?

• Bandwagon Approach

• False Authority

• Oversimplification

• None of the above

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The counselors orient us where to take our tests.

• To feel out of place

• to help someone become familiar with a new place or situation

• A person from the East.

• A to have a sense of belonging

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to become worse over time means....

• to feel ill

• to get an accomplishment

• to deteriorate

• to improve

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How do you find the lesson on Logical Fallacies?

• I can understand it

• I have no idea what is it

• I am enjoying it

• I am not sure about it

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What lessons have you learned from the poem "Immigrants in our Own Land?

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