Logical Fallacies Quiz (Definitions)

What is a logical fallacy?

• A sound argument based on evidence

• A deceptive or misleading argument

• A conclusion that follows logically

• A valid scientific theory

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of a Non Sequitur?

• The sky is blue, so the grass must be green.

• If it rains, the ground will be wet.

• All humans are mortal, and Socrates is human.

• The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which fallacy involves making a comparison between two unrelated things?

• False Analogy

• Ad hominem

• Slippery Slope

• Red Herring

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which fallacy involves attacking the person instead of the argument?

• Ad hominem

• Slippery Slope

• False Dilemma

• Loaded Question

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which fallacy involves asking a question that presupposes something unproven?

• Loaded Question

• False Authority

• Non Sequitur

• Appeal to fear

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is an ad hominem attack?

• A logical argument based on facts

• Diverting from the argument by personally attacking the opponent

• Using statistics to support a claim

• Making a comparison between two unrelated things

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a false analogy?

• A logical argument based on evidence

• Setting up a false comparison to prove a point

• Using an unqualified authority to support a claim

• Assuming one event will lead to a series of negative events

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

• "His argument is invalid because he is a convicted embezzler."

• "If we allow this, it will lead to chaos."

• "According to this expert, the theory is correct."

• "This is like comparing apples to oranges."

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which fallacy involves setting up a false comparison?

• Ad hominem

• Slippery slope

• False analogy

• False authority

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the purpose of an ad hominem attack?

• To provide evidence for an argument

• To divert attention from the argument

• To compare two unrelated things

• To use a qualified authority

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1