Question 2: Red herring
Question 3: False analogy
Question 4: An error or mistake in logic that can make one's words less credible or believable
Question 5: Bandwagon
Question 6: Ad hominem
Question 7: Straw man
Question 8: Hasty generalization
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.01 MC)
Jess brought her report card home and was met with disappointment by her grandmother due to a poor grade in math. She tried to distract her grandmother from her math grade by pointing out her high achievement in art. Which logical fallacy is Jess using?
Ad hominem
False analogy
Red herring
Slippery slope
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.01 MC)
Mikey is conducting a science experiment about the rate at which different materials will burn. In his hypothesis, he states that a pencil and a lemon will burn at the same rate because they are both yellow. Which logical fallacy has Mikey used?
False analogy
Hasty generalization
Red herring
Slippery slope
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.01 LC)
A logical fallacy is
a debate or argument in which both sides explain their reasoning based on facts
an error or mistake in logic that can make one's words less credible or believable
the outline of a speech that includes the points that will be discussed
the use of facts and evidence to support written or spoken communication
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.01 MC)
Jackson's friends are going to a concert, but Jackson's mom is hesitant to let him go because it's late at night and she doesn't approve of the band. Jackson tries to convince her by saying everyone he knows will be there, and he'll be missing out if he doesn't get to go. Which logical fallacy is Jackson using?
Bandwagon
Hasty generalization
Red herring
Straw man
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.01 MC)
Jonah is applying to be the editor of the school newspaper. In his interview he's asked why he believes he's the best person for the job. He says that the other student who wants the position is a horrible writer. Which logical fallacy has Jonah used?
Ad hominem
Bandwagon
False analogy
Hasty generalization
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.01 MC)
There is a new student at school. Jamie's friends are being rude, and she asks them to stop. Jamie's friends say that it seems like Jamie likes the new student more than the friends she's known since kindergarten. Which logical fallacy have Jamie's friends used?
Bandwagon
False analogy
Hasty generalization
Straw man
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.01 MC)
Ana is preparing a speech about the benefits of volunteering at an animal shelter. In her speech, she states, "I have only volunteered at my local animal shelter one time, but I just know it will always be the most rewarding experience of my entire life." Which logical fallacy has Ana used?
Ad hominem
False analogy
Hasty generalization
Slippery slope
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