Understanding Logical Fallacies
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9th Grade
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a logical fallacy?
A fact supported by strong evidence
A type of logical reasoning that proves a point
A flaw in a deductive argument that makes it invalid
A strong argument in a debate
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the ad hominem fallacy involve?
Attacking the person's character instead of the argument
Creating a strong logical argument
Attacking the argument directly
Using credible sources to support an argument
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the appeal to authority fallacy?
Using only credible sources in an argument
Asking for proof for every claim made in an argument
Ignoring expert opinions in an argument
Using a non-credible expert's opinion to support a claim
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the straw figure fallacy involve?
Strengthening someone's argument before attacking it
Building a strong argument with logical reasoning
Using figures and statistics to mislead
Attacking a simplified version of the opponent's argument
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the false dilemma fallacy?
Presenting too many choices in an argument
Boiling down an argument to two opposite choices ignoring other possibilities
Solving a dilemma using logical reasoning
Creating a dilemma where there is none
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the slippery slope fallacy assume?
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Preventive measures always stop negative outcomes
A small step in a certain direction will lead to an exaggerated outcome
A small step in a certain direction will not lead to significant changes
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the circular argument fallacy?
An argument that starts and ends with the same assertion
A logical argument that convinces everyone
Using circular reasoning to escape a logical loop
An argument that logically proves itself
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