Explore Logical Fallacies!

Spot the Strawman! Which of these conversations includes a strawman fallacy, where one person misrepresents another's argument to make it easier to attack?

• Person A: "We should give our public health system a boost." Person B: "Person A dreams of turning our country into a socialist utopia."

• Person A: "Let's tread carefully with new environmental laws." Person B: "Oh, so you're basically saying you despise nature?"

• Person A: "Freedom of speech is crucial." Person B: "Ah, so you're a champion for hate speech then?"

• All of the above examples showcase the strawman in action!

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Let's play detective! Can you spot the type of fallacy in this sneaky statement? "You can't trust John's advice on eating healthy because he's not exactly in shape himself."

• Slippery slope

• Ad hominem

• Red herring

• Overstatement

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🕵️‍♂️ Detective Time! Which of these sneaky moves is NOT actually a red herring fallacy trick?

• It's like throwing a smoke bomb! Introduces something totally off-topic to shift focus.

• Going for the person, not the puzzle. Attacks the speaker instead of tackling the argument.

• A magician's favorite! Used to pull a fast one and divert from the real issue at hand.

• It's the old switcheroo! Changing the subject slickly to dodge the original topic.

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Imagine you're on a slippery slope while arguing! What impact does using a slippery slope fallacy have on your argument?

• It's like finding a treasure map, strengthening your argument with solid evidence.

• It's like sliding down without control, weakening your argument by suggesting an unlikely chain of events without evidence.

• It turns your argument into a rollercoaster of emotions, making it more appealing to emotions.

• It's like having a GPS for potential outcomes, clarifying the argument by addressing them.

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Which of these statements is an epic example of overstatement?

• "If we don't stop using cars right this second, the Earth will turn into a giant fireball in just 10 years!"

• "Eat just one candy bar and you're doomed to a lifetime of health nightmares."

• "Make one tiny mistake on a first impression and you're basically invisible forever."

• All of these are over-the-top

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Ready to be a detective? Imagine you're solving a mystery, but you only have a tiny, blurry photo to go on. Which fallacy is at play when you jump to conclusions with just this little piece of evidence?

• Slippery slope

• Understatement

• Overstatement

• Ad hominem

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Identify the fallacy: "If we allow students to redo their assignments to improve grades, next they'll want to retake entire courses for a better GPA, and soon they'll expect to get degrees without any effort."

• Slippery slope

• Red herring

• Strawman

• Overstatement

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Let's dive into a bit of brain gymnastics! Can you spot the understatement fallacy among these options?

• Blowing things out of proportion until they seem downright ridiculous.

• Playing down the importance of an argument or fact, making it seem less significant than it actually is.

• Pointing fingers at the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself.

• Throwing in a bunch of unrelated facts to sidetrack the argument.

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What is the primary purpose of using an ad hominem fallacy in an argument?

• To provide concrete evidence against the opponent's argument.

• To strengthen one's position by outlining logical points.

• To undermine the opponent's credibility rather than addressing the argument itself.

• To introduce a new perspective on the topic being discussed.

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Spot the Red Herring! Which of these sneaky arguments is trying to distract us with something totally unrelated?

• Debater A: "The planet is heating up fast, we've got to do something!" Debater B: "Sure, but think of all the money industries make, even if they pollute a bit."

• Politician A: "My rival barely ever votes for green policies." Politician B: "Oh yeah? Well, you were late to our debates, so there!"

• Speaker A: "Kids need better food at school, not just tasty junk." Speaker B: "But really, isn't obesity the bigger fish to fry here?"

• A) and B) only

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