Logical Fallacies Quiz 23 (30 MCQs)

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1. What is the logical fallacy in which someone attacks their opponent's character or personal traits to undermine their argument?
2. Which logical fallacy is present in the statement:'If we don't act now, the world will end tomorrow!'?
3. Charlie:Illegal posting and sharing of songs online are crippling the music industry. Bob:You couldn't be more wrong; the music industry is doing just fine. I can't believe you think the government should be allowed to regulate what I share with my "friends." No one wants a world where I can't loan a book to my girlfriend, let my roommate borrow my iPod, or share a funny meme with my blog followers.
4. Which fallacy is being used here? "If you believe that the oceans are rising of entirely natural causes, then it becomes clear that humans are not having an impact and this is just nature taking its course."
5. If you don't get a good job, you'll be poor and homeless.
6. Everyone else in my family has played a high school sport so it's on me to continue the tradition.
7. What logical fallacy is being committed when someone used a small number of unrepresentative experiences to make a generalized conclusion?
8. Imagine a world where kindness and negativity exist side by side. Picture a hallway where students have the power to choose between uplifting words and hurtful comments.These sentences are an example of .....
9. My roommate said her philosophy class was difficult, and the one I'm in is difficult, too. All philosophy classes must be hard.
10. "If America doesn't send weapons to the Syrian rebels, they won't be able to defend themselves against their warring dictator. They'll lose their civil war, and that dictator will oppress them, and the Soviets will consequently carve out a sphere of influence that spreads across the entire Middle East.
11. People who don't support the proposed state minimum wage increase hate the poor.
12. Why is this a logical fallacy: "Senator Jones says that we should not fund the attack submarine program. I disagree entirely. I can't understand why he wants to leave us defenseless like that."
13. What is the term for a logical fallacy that involves appealing to the popularity of a claim as a reason for accepting it?
14. Which of the following best exemplifies the use of loaded language in a political speech?
15. What is the logical fallacy where an argument is made that because something is popular, it must be true or right?
16. Fish are the easiest pets to keep; they are inexpensive and require no maintenance at all. Plus, they are really pretty and soothing to watch.
17. "You shouldn't worry about how much homework you have-shouldn't you be grateful you even get an education?"
18. Which rhetorical device is used to emphasize a point by repeating the same word or phrase?
19. Everyone seems to support the changes in the vacation policy, and if everyone likes them, they must begood.
20. The following is an example of which logical fallacy?"It always rains after I wash my car."
21. Two travelers are deciding where to travel to. One wants to go to Spain, China, and France. The other says that they could do Spain and France because they're right next to each other, but China will have to wait for another time. The traveler who wants to go to China accuses their companion of not listening to her.
22. Don't be the only one in your neighborhood that doesn't have the Lawnmower 3000.
23. Imagine Benjamin and Abigail are chatting about school issues. Benjamin asks, "Why worry about students failing tests when there are so many other problems in schools?" What kind of reasoning is Benjamin using?
24. What logical fallacy is being used in this argument:'Either you support the new policy, or you don't care about our community.'
25. "My friend said her philosophy class was hard, and the one I'm in is hard, too. All philosophy classes must be hard!"
26. Money makes people arrogant.
27. What is the term for altering an argument or reinterpreting evidence to prevent refutation of the argument?
28. Even though it's only the first day, I can tell this is going to be a boring course.
29. What distinguishes 'Circular reasoning' from 'False analogy'?
30. Let's play detective! Can you spot the type of fallacy in this sneaky statement? "You can't trust John's advice on eating healthy because he's not exactly in shape himself."