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Logical Fallacies Quiz 28 (25 MCQs)

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1. What is the term for a logical fallacy that involves appealing to the popularity of a claim as a reason for accepting it?
2. Which of the following best exemplifies the use of loaded language in a political speech?
3. What is the logical fallacy where an argument is made that because something is popular, it must be true or right?
4. 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.
5. "You shouldn't worry about how much homework you have-shouldn't you be grateful you even get an education?"
6. Which rhetorical device is used to emphasize a point by repeating the same word or phrase?
7. Everyone seems to support the changes in the vacation policy, and if everyone likes them, they must begood.
8. The following is an example of which logical fallacy?"It always rains after I wash my car."
9. 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.
10. Don't be the only one in your neighborhood that doesn't have the Lawnmower 3000.
11. 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?
12. What logical fallacy is being used in this argument:'Either you support the new policy, or you don't care about our community.'
13. "My friend said her philosophy class was hard, and the one I'm in is hard, too. All philosophy classes must be hard!"
14. Money makes people arrogant.
15. What is the term for altering an argument or reinterpreting evidence to prevent refutation of the argument?
16. Even though it's only the first day, I can tell this is going to be a boring course.
17. What distinguishes 'Circular reasoning' from 'False analogy'?
18. 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."
19. Which fallacy involves arguing that something is true because many people believe it?
20. Match the definition with the fallacy: "going with the crowd/argues that because everyone else believes something it must be true"
21. Arguments urging you to follow the same path that everyone else is takingEx:This technique is commonly used to sway these two groups:teens and voters
22. I guess I should buy my 14 year old a new iPhone since everyone at her school has one.
23. Ice cream is the best dessert because it's the most delicious option. How do we know it's delicious? Because everyone loves it! Why does everyone love it? Because it's the best dessert around!These sentences are an example of .....
24. An analogy that incorrectly connects two things based on other shared characteristics
25. What is an error in logical reasoning in an argument or a persuasive text?
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