Understanding False Analogies

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5th Grade
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Sabrina Baker-Henderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a false analogy?
A type of formal fallacy
An invalid comparison assuming similarity in all respects
A logical argument with strong supporting conditions
A valid comparison between two similar things
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is a false analogy considered an informal fallacy?
Because it always proves the conclusion right
Because its conditions strongly support its conclusion
Because it involves a comparison of dissimilar things
Because its conditions do not support its conclusion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes an analogy false?
Providing strong evidence to support a conclusion
Assuming two things are similar in all respects based on one similarity
Comparing two completely identical things
Using it in a formal argument
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If A and B are similar, and A has characteristic T, what does a false analogy claim about B?
B's characteristics are irrelevant
B and A are completely different
B must also have characteristic T
B does not have characteristic T
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do authors use false analogies?
To prove their argument with solid evidence
To highlight similarities between different things
To confuse the readers
To make accurate comparisons
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can false analogies help readers?
By making unfamiliar things seem familiar
By showing how two things are completely different
By confusing them with incorrect information
By providing solid evidence for arguments
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason authors use false analogies?
To avoid explaining their arguments
To relate something unknown to something known
To mislead the readers intentionally
To accurately describe the characteristics of their subjects
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example given, why was Sarah's analogy considered false?
Because surgeons and students wear the same uniform
Because Henry agreed with Sarah
Because surgeons operating on patients is similar to students attending class
Because the purpose of their uniforms is very different
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What lesson can be learned from the example of the dress code argument?
Uniforms are necessary in all professions
Similarities in one aspect mean similarities in all aspects
Students and surgeons should dress alike
Comparisons must consider the purpose and context of each subject
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