Identifying Logical Fallacies in Communication

What logical fallacy involves assuming something is true because many people believe it?

• False Authority

• Straw Man

• Bandwagon

• Ad Hominem

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Which fallacy is characterized by using emotions to distract from the facts?

• Scare Tactics

• Sentimental Appeal

• Straw Man

• Ad Hominem

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main issue with the ASPCA advertisements according to the video?

• They use sentimental appeal

• They appeal to false authority

• They misrepresent facts

• They use scare tactics

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which fallacy involves exaggerating dangers to influence decisions?

• Sentimental Appeal

• Scare Tactics

• Ad Hominem

• False Authority

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is a common tactic used by politicians to sway voters?

• Sentimental Appeal

• Straw Man

• Scare Tactics

• False Authority

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which fallacy involves giving weight to an unqualified person or institution?

• False Authority

• Straw Man

• Scare Tactics

• Ad Hominem

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is an example of a false authority fallacy?

• A sentimental appeal

• A pop star endorsing a health supplement

• A politician using scare tactics

• An ad hominem attack

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What does 'ad hominem' mean?

• To the man

• To the argument

• To the facts

• To the authority

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which fallacy involves attacking the person instead of their ideas?

• Straw Man

• False Authority

• Ad Hominem

• Scare Tactics

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a 'straw man' fallacy?

• Misrepresenting an argument to make it easier to attack

• Attacking the person instead of the idea

• Exaggerating dangers

• Using emotions to distract

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5