Question 2

Question

A)
Use the passage to answer the question.

Oceans and ponds are both bodies of water. Since an ocean has a strong effect on nearby weather, a pond must have a strong effect as well.
What kind of fallacy is this?

(1 point)
Responses

slippery slope
slippery slope

ad hominem
ad hominem

false analogy
false analogy

straw man
straw man
Question 3
A)Decide whether each statement correctly describes fallacies.(2 points)
Yes No
Fallacies can take on numerous forms.

Fallacies can help develop valid arguments.

Fallacies rely on the use of clear and strong premises.

Fallacies may involve the use of poorly supported premises.

Answer 1

For Question 2, the argument presented in the passage commits the false analogy fallacy. This is because it compares oceans and ponds based on one characteristic (their effect on weather) and incorrectly concludes that because oceans have a strong effect, ponds must as well, despite significant differences between the two.

So, the answer is: false analogy

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For Question 3:

1. Fallacies can take on numerous forms. Yes
2. Fallacies can help develop valid arguments. No
3. Fallacies rely on the use of clear and strong premises. No
4. Fallacies may involve the use of poorly supported premises. Yes

So, the answers should be:

1. Yes
2. No
3. No
4. Yes