18 Questions
In which fallacy does the arguer misinterpret a statement that is ambiguous owing to some structural defect?
Amphiboly
Which fallacy occurs when the conclusion of an argument depends on the fact that one or more words are used in two different senses in the argument?
Equivocation
What type of arguments often contain the fallacy of equivocation according to the text?
Protracted, drawn-out arguments
Which of the following is NOT an example of the fallacy of equivocation as provided in the text?
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
What strategy is mentioned in the text that speech makers use to commit the fallacy of equivocation?
Using a certain word in one sense for one group and another sense for an opposing group
What type of defect can cause a statement to be ambiguous and lead to the fallacy of amphiboly?
Structural defect
Which fallacy of ambiguity arises from the occurrence of some form of ambiguity in either the premise or the conclusion?
Equivocation fallacy
What is the main characteristic of the fallacy of suppressed evidence?
Ignoring important evidence
In which situation might an equivocation fallacy occur?
When there is ambiguity in key terms
Which fallacy involves careless arrangement of words that leads to confusion or misunderstanding?
Amphiboly fallacy
What distinguishes the fallacy of suppressed evidence from other fallacies?
It ignores important evidence
Which type of fallacy arises when an arguer quotes passages out of context to support a conclusion not intended by the original source?
Amphiboly fallacy
Which of the following best describes equivocation?
Traced to an ambiguity in the meaning of words
What distinguishes amphiboly from equivocation?
Amphiboly involves the mistake made by the arguer, whereas equivocation involves an ambiguity in the statement.
What characterizes a structural defect in a statement?
A missing comma or dangling modifier
In what way do fallacies of Grammatical Analogy differ from other arguments?
They are grammatically analogous to arguments that are good in every respect
What can lead to a mistake in interpreting an ambiguous statement according to the text?
Misinterpretation by the arguer
Which type of fallacy always traces back to an ambiguity in word meaning?
Equivocation
Test your knowledge on the fallacy of ambiguity, where an argument's conclusion depends on interpreting an ambiguous term or statement. Learn about the fallacy of equivocation and how it occurs when words are used in multiple senses within an argument.
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