18 Questions
What type of argument is presented when someone cites a famous person's opinion to support a claim, despite the person not being an expert in the field?
Appeal to authority
What logical fallacy is committed when someone argues that we should abolish animal experimentation immediately, citing a hypothetical scenario as a consequence?
Slippery slope
Which of the following is an example of hasty generalization?
Experimenting on animals reduces respect for life.
What is the main idea behind the statement 'Wrong! A lot of informational texts are based on author’s ideas, beliefs, or opinions.'?
Authors may present biased or opinionated information.
What type of logical fallacy is committed when someone assumes that because two events occurred in succession, one caused the other?
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
What is the main purpose of the argumentation step in analyzing evidence?
To identify the point or claim the author is trying to prove
What is the main purpose of authors presenting their ideas and supporting them with evidence in informational texts?
To convince readers of their opinions.
What type of evidence is often dismissed as untrustworthy and meaningless?
Anecdotal evidence
What is the primary reason to avoid committing logical fallacies in arguments?
To form sound arguments
What is the primary weakness of analogical evidence?
It is regarded as the weakest evidence
Which type of evidence is considered the strongest?
Statistical evidence
What is the purpose of identifying specific facts and data in the specificity step?
To support the point or claim being made
What is the main purpose of explaining how the pieces of evidence are related to the claim in the relevance step?
To explain how the evidence supports the claim
Which of the following is an example of a hasty generalization?
Librarians are quiet people and disciplinarians.
What is the difference between a valid and a sound argument?
A valid argument is logical and has true premises, while a sound argument is logical and has true premises and conclusions.
Which of the following is an example of an appeal to authority?
Dr. Smith, a renowned expert in the field, agrees that climate change is real.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a logical fallacy?
It makes an argument sound.
What is the primary purpose of understanding logical fallacies in arguments?
To avoid committing errors in reasoning
Test your critical thinking skills by identifying fallacies in arguments. In this quiz, you'll learn to recognize the appeal to authority fallacy, where an argument is backed up by a known personality who is not an expert in the relevant field. Improve your ability to evaluate arguments and make informed decisions.
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