Logical Fallacies Quiz

What is a logical fallacy?

• A proven fact

• An error of reasoning

• A correct statement

• A popular opinion

Where does the word 'fallacy' derive from?

• Spanish language

• German language

• Latin and Greek languages

• French language

Why is it important to study logical fallacies?

• To confuse others

• To strengthen arguments

• To avoid writing

• To develop detection skills

What is the 'Bandwagon Approach' fallacy also known as?

• Card Stacking

• Slippery Slope

• Appeal to Authority

• Appeal to Popularity

What is the 'Slippery Slope' fallacy based on?

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Chain of events

• Appeal to Pity

What is the 'Appeals to Authority' fallacy?

• Using a suspicious source

• Using a celebrity's name

• Using a logical argument

• Using personal experience

What is the 'Card Stacking' fallacy considered as?

• Fallacy of omission

• Fallacy of ambiguity

• Fallacy of distraction

• Fallacy of relevance

What is the 'Hasty Generalizations' fallacy based on?

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Logical reasoning

• Emotional reasoning

What is the 'Begging the question' fallacy based on?

• A is true because A is true

• A is true because D is true

• A is true because B is true

• A is true because C is true

What is the 'Straw Man' fallacy?

• Fallacy of ambiguity

• Fallacy of distraction

• Fallacy of omission

• Fallacy of relevance