Section 1 - Instruction

In the previous unit, you were introduced to several common logical fallacies like Ad Hominem, Straw Man, and False Dilemma. Now, let's practice identifying them in different contexts to make sure you can spot them in the wild.

Engagement Message

Ready to test your fallacy-detecting skills?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

"My doctor is overweight, so I'm not going to take his advice on diet and exercise." Which fallacy is this?

A. Straw Man B. Slippery Slope C. Ad Hominem D. False Dilemma

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B
  • C - Correct
  • D
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

Sort these classic fallacious arguments into the correct categories.

Labels

  • First Box Label: False Dilemma
  • Second Box Label: Appeal to Popularity

First Box Items

  • You're with us or against us
  • Either we act now or it's too late

Second Box Items

  • Everyone is buying it
  • It must be true, millions agree
  • It's the #1 bestseller
Section 4 - Practice

Type

Fill In The Blanks

Markdown With Blanks

Fill in the blanks to identify the fallacies described.

The [[blank:ad hominem]] fallacy attacks the person making the argument, not the argument itself. The [[blank:straw man]] fallacy misrepresents an opponent's position to make it easier to defeat.

Suggested Answers

  • ad hominem
  • straw man
  • slippery slope
Section 5 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Let's practice identifying more fallacies. Swipe each statement left for Straw Man or right for Slippery Slope.

Labels

  • Left Label: Straw Man
  • Right Label: Slippery Slope

Left Label Items

  • "You want to invest in renewable energy? So you want to bankrupt the oil industry and destroy our economy."
  • "She wants to regulate junk food ads for kids. Clearly, she wants the government to control everything we eat."
  • "He suggested a four-day work week. He must want everyone to be lazy and unproductive."

Right Label Items

  • "If we let them build a casino, crime will skyrocket and our town will be ruined."
  • "If you miss one deadline, you'll start missing all of them and eventually get fired."
  • "First, they'll ban plastic straws, and next they'll be banning all plastics."
Section 6 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

A politician says, "My opponent wants to cut funding for this project. It's clear she doesn't care about our city's future." This is a prime example of:

A. A valid criticism of her opponent's priorities. B. A Straw Man argument, twisting the opponent's position. C. An Appeal to Popularity, assuming everyone agrees. D. A Slippery Slope, predicting a chain of events.

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B - Correct
  • C
  • D
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