Mastering Logical Fallacies Quiz

Identify the logical fallacy in the following statement: "If we allow students to redo their assignments, soon they'll expect to retake exams, and eventually, they'll want to choose their own grades."

• Bandwagon Fallacy

• Slippery Slope

• Ad Hominem

• Irony

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the persuasive technique used in this advertisement: "Join the millions who have switched to our brand and experienced the difference!"

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Bandwagon Fallacy

• Analogy

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the effectiveness of the following argument: "You should trust Dr. Smith's opinion on climate change because she has a PhD in Environmental Science."

• The argument is effective because it uses ethos to establish credibility.

• The argument is ineffective because it relies on pathos rather than facts.

• The argument is effective because it uses pathos to appeal to emotions.

• The argument is ineffective because it uses irony.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Distinguish between ethos and pathos in the following statement: "As a doctor, I recommend this treatment because it has been proven to work, and I care deeply about your health."

• Ethos is the appeal to emotion, and pathos is the appeal to credibility.

• Ethos is the appeal to credibility, and pathos is the appeal to emotion.

• Both ethos and pathos are appeals to logic.

• Ethos and pathos are the same.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare the contrasting viewpoints in the following statements: "Freedom is essential for creativity" versus "Structure is necessary for productivity."

• Both statements emphasize the importance of freedom.

• Both statements emphasize the importance of structure.

• The first statement values freedom, while the second values structure.

• Both statements are about creativity.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the use of irony in the following scenario: A fire station burns down.

• The fire station is expected to prevent fires, not experience them.

• The fire station is a place where fires are started.

• The fire station is unrelated to fire incidents.

• The fire station is a place where fires are extinguished.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an example of an ad hominem fallacy?

• "You can't trust his opinion on politics; he's never even voted."

• "The statistics clearly show a decline in crime rates."

• "Many people believe this is the best solution."

• "This solution is effective because it worked in similar situations."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the context of persuasive writing, what is the purpose of using juxtaposition?

• To create a logical appeal by presenting facts.

• To highlight differences by placing contrasting ideas side by side.

• To appeal to emotions by using vivid imagery.

• To establish credibility by citing experts.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking