Fallacies in Argumentation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What is an Ad Hominem fallacy?
Attacking the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself.
Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack.
Assuming that because an authority figure supports an argument, it must be true.
Presenting only two options when there may be others.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Ethan argues that we should have more vegetarian options in the school cafeteria. Nora responds by saying, "Ethan wants us to stop serving meat altogether, which is ridiculous." Which fallacy is Nora committing?
Appeal to Authority
Strawman
False Dilemma
Slippery Slope
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What does the Appeal to Authority fallacy assume?
That a small first step will lead to a chain of related events.
That because an authority figure supports an argument, it must be true.
That because many people believe something, it must be true.
That a conclusion is used as a premise.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Arjun and Priya are discussing weekend plans. Arjun says, "We can either go hiking or stay home. There's no other option." Which fallacy is Arjun committing?
False Dilemma
Slippery Slope
Appeal to Emotion
Begging the Question
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What is the Slippery Slope fallacy?
Arguing that a small first step will lead to a chain of related events.
Using a conclusion as a premise.
Assuming that because something has always been done a certain way, it is correct.
Drawing conclusions based on insufficient evidence.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
During a school debate, Abigail argued that their school should have longer recesses because it would make students happier and more relaxed. Which fallacy involves manipulating an emotional response instead of a valid argument?
Circular Reasoning
Appeal to Emotion
Red Herring
Bandwagon Fallacy
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Nora claims that her new diet plan is the best because it is the most effective diet plan available. What does the Begging the Question fallacy assume?
The truth of the conclusion one is attempting to prove.
That because many people believe something, it must be true.
That a claim must be true because we lack evidence it is false.
That a distracting argument diverts attention from the main issue.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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