Logical Fallacies Quiz 10 (25 MCQs)

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1. Don't listen to her advice about math. She doesn't even know how to tie her own shoes!
2. Oh, please. What would you know about labor laws? You don't even have a job.
3. To reach a conclusion with very few facts.
4. Which logical fallacy is shown in this example:Half the people on the jury already believe that the defendant killed her husband, and that many people can't be wrong.
5. If you forget to floss, you will get cavities, and if you get cavities, you will lose all your teeth by the time you're 30.
6. Which logical fallacy is a type of argument in which the conclusion comes back to the premise without providing any outside proof, meaning both sides of the argument are making the same point?
7. A fallacy where you only discuss evidence that supports your claim, and strategically leave out the evidence that goes against your claim.
8. Logical Fallacy when someone makes a sweeping statement without considering all of the facts.
9. A misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against
10. Debbie and Marsha own sports cars. Debbie is an artist so Marsha must be an artist.
11. Definition:phrasing a question in such a way that no direct answer is desirable
12. Which statement is a straw man argument?
13. An argument that appeals to popular opinion as the basis for its truth.
14. What is the name of the fallacy in question 4 about Marcus?
15. An attack on someone's character rather than using logic to make an argument.
16. In a school debate competition, Ryan criticizes Adelaide's argument by calling her a novice instead of addressing the points she made. Which fallacy is Ryan committing?
17. Which fallacy is characterized by the appeal to popularity?
18. Which logical fallacy is committed in this statement?If I am late to work, I cannot reboot and back up the files completely. If I can't do that, then a virus might delete all of them. We would all lose our jobs, and our data will be fed to the CIA, and then the government can use that against the state's peace talks. I can't be late, or we'll all go to a civil war!
19. Which of the following includes an ad hominem fallacy?
20. If you eat a good diet, you will never have a heart attack.
21. Imagine Ava and Rohan are having a debate. Ava says, "People who don't support strict environmental laws clearly don't care about the planet." What kind of argument is Ava making?
22. If you allow one student to take an online course, soon everyone will want to, and the schools will be empty.
23. Which of the following is an example of "slippery slope?"
24. This rhetorical device is a way to make complex or abstract ideas more accessible and understandable to the audience
25. A persuasive essay on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle uses emotionally charged words like "life-threatening" and "miraculous." This is an example of: