Unit 2 Argument List 1

Which of the following best describes a "Fallacy"?

• A logical argument that is universally accepted

• A misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning

• A scientific theory based on evidence

• A mathematical proof

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is a "Straw Man" argument?

• A strong argument that is difficult to refute

• A weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted

• An argument based on personal attacks

• An argument that follows logically from the premises

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which term refers to an argument that appeals to personal considerations rather than reason?

• Bandwagon

• Non Sequitur

• Ad Hominem

• Causation

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the term "Bandwagon" refer to?

• A logical fallacy involving irrelevant conclusions

• A popular trend that attracts growing support

• A scientific method of data collection

• A type of logical reasoning

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which of the following best describes a "Non Sequitur"?

• A conclusion that logically follows from the premises

• A reply that has no relevance to what preceded it

• A scientific hypothesis

• A mathematical equation

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is "Causation"?

• The act of making something happen

• A random occurrence without explanation

• A type of logical fallacy

• A method of storytelling

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which term is used to describe information based on stories rather than data or scientific observation?

• Oversimplification

• Anecdotal

• Causation

• Non Sequitur

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does "Oversimplification" mean?

• A detailed and complex explanation

• A simplification that goes too far

• A logical argument with multiple premises

• A scientific theory

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6