EOY Review Cycle 5&6

_________ media establishes credibility and provides the public with an uninterrupted experience when consuming information.

Ms. Wilson, the school librarian, is exploring innovative ways to encourage students to read more books. She has asked students to provide suggestions on how to promote reading in their library.

Which of the following suggestions represents an innovative approach that will promote reading in the school library?

• 1. Sticking to traditional bookshelves and reading corners.

• 1. Hosting the same book club meetings every month.

• 1. Introducing a digital book-sharing platform for students.

• 1. Avoiding any changes and keeping the library as it is.

How do you think businesses like a local bakery or a neighborhood store could balance staying true to their traditional practices that customers love while also adapting to new technologies?

A fallacy of logic is an _______________ that may sound convincing or true, but it is actually flawed.

Person 1: I think we should have longer PE classes at school.

Person 2: Well, you're not even good at sports, so why should we listen to you?

Which of the following fallacies is represented in the scenario?

• 1. Generalization fallacy

• 1. Ad Hominem fallacy

• 1. False equivalence fallacy

• 1. Illogical fallacy

"If we allow students to use smartphones in the classroom, it won't be long before they start using them during exams. Once that happens, cheating will become rampant, and our school's academic integrity will be compromised. Before we know it, the entire education system will collapse, and students will have no respect for rules or authority."

Which of the following fallacies is represented in the statement?

• 1. Generalization fallacy

• 1. Slippery Slope fallacy

• 1. Circular reasoning fallacy

• 1. Illogical fallacy

“Eating candy is just as healthy as consuming fruits because both provide a source of sweetness.”

The type of fallacy is used in the statement is _________

What is the definition of a barrier?

• 1. The ability to provide support to allow something to happen or be achieved.

• 1. A rule, law, or policy that makes it difficult or impossible for something to happen or be achieved.

• 1. A protective shield against natural disasters.

• 1. A method to facilitate smooth operations in a system.

What is an example of a red herring fallacy?

• 1. Drawing a false connection between two unrelated things.

• 1. Strengthening an argument with additional evidence.

• 1. Introducing irrelevant information to divert attention from the main issue.

• Using emotional appeals to sway opinions.

A straw man fallacy occurs when someone __________________  their opponent’s argument, and then refutes this “new” version of the argument.