Logical Fallacies Quiz

Which logical fallacy involves attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself?

• Red Herring

• Ad Hominem

• Slippery Slope

• Straw Man

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the term for a fallacy that diverts attention from the real issue by introducing an irrelevant topic?

• Begging the Question

• False Dichotomy

• Red Herring

• No True Scotsman

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which fallacy occurs when someone assumes the conclusion of an argument is true without evidence?

• Begging the Question

• Emotional Appeal

• Appeal to Nature

• Ad Populum

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is the name of the fallacy that involves presenting only two options when more exist?

• Slippery Slope

• False Dichotomy

• Appeal to Authority

• No True Scotsman

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Which fallacy involves arguing that something is true because many people believe it?

• Ad Populum

• Appeal to Nature

• Hasty Generalization

• Straw Man

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the term for attacking your opponent's character or traits instead of their arguments?

• Ad Hominem

• Straw Man

• Red Herring

• Slippery Slope

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the term "Slippery Slope" refer to?

• A type of mountain

• A logical fallacy where one event leads to a series of negative events

• A type of dance move

• A type of weather condition

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the term for diverting attention away from the issue at hand?

• Red Herring

• Blue Whale

• Green Light

• Yellow Submarine

What is the term for exaggerating or misrepresenting an argument so it is easier to attack?

• Red Herring

• Straw Man

• Ad Hominem

• Slippery Slope

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is it called when the conclusion of an argument is used in the premise of the same argument?

• Begging the Question

• Red Herring

• Straw Man

• Slippery Slope

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1