
Quiz on Fallacies
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a fallacy?
A true statement
A persuasive argument
An error in reasoning
A type of logical reasoning
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of 'Appeal to Pity'?
You can't prove that ghosts don't exist.
If you don't agree with me, you're not a good person.
I didn't study because my dog was sick.
You should buy this product because everyone else is.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'Appeal to Ignorance' imply?
A claim is valid if many people believe it.
An event is the cause of another event.
A person's character invalidates their argument.
A claim must be true if it hasn't been proven false.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fallacy attacks a person's character rather than their argument?
False Cause
Against the Person
Hasty Generalization
Appeal to Force
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of 'False Cause'?
You should listen to me because I'm older.
Everyone is using this new app.
I wore my lucky socks, and we won the game.
I had a bad experience with sushi, so all sushi is bad.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'Hasty Generalization' refer to?
Making a broad statement based on insufficient evidence.
Claiming something is true because many believe it.
Assuming a conclusion in the premise.
Using threats to persuade someone.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of 'Slippery Slope'?
If you start drinking soda, you'll become obese.
You should convert to Christianity because everyone else is.
No one has said anything bad about our product.
My dog was sick, so I couldn't study.
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