Logical Fallacies Quiz

What is a slippery slope argument?

• An argument that suggests a minor action will lead to major consequences.

• An argument based on an incorrect assumption.

• An argument that introduces an irrelevant topic.

• An argument that distorts an opponent's view.

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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

Which of the following is an example of an incorrect premise?

• If there are clouds in the sky, then it will rain.

• If you study hard, you will pass the test.

• If you eat healthy, you will feel better.

• If you exercise, you will get fit.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does a straw man argument involve?

• Giving a distorted version of an opponent's argument.

• Introducing an irrelevant topic.

• Making an incorrect assumption.

• Suggesting a minor action will lead to major consequences.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the intended effect of using a logical fallacy?

• To mislead listeners or readers.

• To provide accurate information.

• To clarify an argument.

• To support a valid conclusion.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What logical fallacy is highlighted in the passage about intelligence?

• Red herring

• Slippery slope

• Straw man

• Incorrect premise

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the red herring in the passage distract from?

• Recent studies on the heritability of intelligence.

• The importance of exercise.

• The benefits of healthy eating.

• The effects of climate change.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the effect of the logical fallacy on the reader in the passage?

• Damages the reader's impression of the author's credibility.

• Strengthens the author's claim.

• Clarifies the argument.

• Provides accurate information.

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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

What does the skill model help with?

• Analyzing the intended effects of logical fallacies.

• Supporting the author's argument.

• Providing additional evidence.

• Clarifying the main point.

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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

What does IQ correlate with according to the text?

• Only academic success

• Personal satisfaction and happiness

• Physical health

• Social skills

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What logical fallacy is used in the phrase "the intelligence assigned to you at birth is all you can ever achieve"?

• Ad hominem

• Straw man

• Slippery slope

• Red herring

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5