Logical Fallacies Quiz
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English
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9th Grade
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Medium
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DAVID GARCIA
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What logical fallacy is highlighted in the passage about intelligence?
Red herring
Slippery slope
Straw man
Incorrect premise
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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