ELA III - Logical Fallacies
Authored by Andres Martinez
English
8th - 9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An error in reasoning
Falsehood
Rhetorical Devices
Logical Fallacies
Mistake
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using a personal experience or an isolated example instead of a sound argument or compelling evidence
Anecdote
Stereotypes
Loaded Language
Bandwagon Appeals
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Applying a general rule to a specific instance without proper evidence
Circular Reasoning
Anecdote
Loaded Language
Stereotype
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the logical fallacy. Attacking the opponent, rather than his/her arguments
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The teachers' union argues that teachers should get a 4% pay raise. The school district says it can only afford 2.5%. The union releases an ad saying the school district doesn't care about quality education.
What kind of logical fallacy is used here?
Ad hominem
Post hoc
Either-or
Straw man
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Example: He has my vote for senator, because he has the best shirts.
What logic fallacy does this represent?
Post Hoc
Non Sequitur
Straw Man
Ad Hominem
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Stating that only two alternatives exist when there are actually more than two.
False Dilemma
Hasty Generalization
Oversimplification
Slippery Slope
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
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