The Ultimate Trivia On Fallacies!

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    Jane said her English class was hard, and the one I'm in is hard too. She said all English Classes must be hard.  What type of fallacy has Isabella committed? 

    • Appeal to fear 
    • Hasty generalization
    • Appeal to tradition 
    • Ad metum
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Fallacies can be subdivided into two, the formal fallacy and the informal fallacy. Fallacies are faulty and invalid reasoning in a sentence and mostly arguments. This argument may be deceptive because it appears to be better than it is. This short quiz will test your knowledge of how fast you can detect a type of fallacy.

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  • 2. 
    Eating meatloaf is ok because we have been eating meatloaf for thousands of years. What type of fallacy is this?  - ProProfs

    Eating meatloaf is ok because we have been eating meatloaf for thousands of years. What type of fallacy is this? 

    • Appeal to tradition 

    • Post hoc ergo propter hoc

    • Straw man 

    • Appeal to flattery 

    Correct Answer
    A. Appeal to tradition 
    Explanation
    This is an example of the fallacy of appeal to tradition. The argument is based on the belief that something is acceptable or correct simply because it has been done for a long time. However, the length of time something has been practiced does not necessarily make it right or valid.

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  • 3. 
    In both of the murder mysteries I have read, the District Attorney was the culprit. All mystery writers like to make lawyers out to be villains. What type of fallacy is this?  - ProProfs

    In both of the murder mysteries I have read, the District Attorney was the culprit. All mystery writers like to make lawyers out to be villains. What type of fallacy is this? 

    • Appeal to tradition 

    • Post hoc ergo propter hoc

    • Hasty generalization 

    • False Dilemma 

    Correct Answer
    A. Hasty generalization 
    Explanation
    The given statement is an example of a hasty generalization fallacy. The author assumes that because the District Attorney was the culprit in both murder mysteries they have read, it must be true for all murder mysteries. This conclusion is reached based on insufficient evidence and a small sample size, making it a hasty generalization.

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  • 4. 
    Which of the following is not a type of fallacy?  - ProProfs

    Which of the following is not a type of fallacy? 

    • Hasty generalization 

    • Indices

    • Straw man

    • False Dilemma 

    Correct Answer
    A. Indices
  • 5. 
    What does Ad Metum mean in English?  - ProProfs

    What does Ad Metum mean in English? 

    • Post hoc ergo propter hoc

    • Appeal to tradition 

    • Hasty generalization 

    • Appeal to fear

    Correct Answer
    A. Appeal to fear
    Explanation
    Ad Metum is a Latin phrase that translates to "Appeal to fear" in English. This fallacy occurs when someone tries to persuade or manipulate others by using fear or threats instead of presenting valid arguments or evidence. It is a tactic commonly used in advertising, politics, and propaganda to influence people's beliefs or actions based on their emotions rather than logical reasoning.

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  • 6. 
    Either you are for me or against me.  What type of fallacy is this?  - ProProfs

    Either you are for me or against me.  What type of fallacy is this? 

    • False Dilemma 

    • Post hoc ergo propter hoc

    • Appeal to tradition 

    • Appeal to flattery 

    Correct Answer
    A. False Dilemma 
    Explanation
    This statement is an example of a false dilemma fallacy because it presents a situation as having only two possible options, when in reality there could be other alternatives or possibilities. It implies that one must either be fully supportive or completely against something, without acknowledging the possibility of a middle ground or different perspectives.

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  • 7. 
    Which of the following is a misleading fallacy that make use of terms with more one than one meaning by glossing over which meaning that is intended at a particular time? - ProProfs

    Which of the following is a misleading fallacy that make use of terms with more one than one meaning by glossing over which meaning that is intended at a particular time?

    • Equivocation

    • Appeal to probability

    • Appeal to tradition 

    • Hasty generalization 

    Correct Answer
    A. Equivocation
    Explanation
    Equivocation is a misleading fallacy that occurs when terms with multiple meanings are used without clarifying which meaning is intended in a given context. This can lead to confusion or misinterpretation of the argument. The person using equivocation may intentionally or unintentionally exploit the ambiguity of the terms to manipulate the audience's understanding or perception of the argument. It is important to be aware of equivocation in order to critically evaluate arguments and avoid being misled by deceptive language.

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  • 8. 
    You are either an Angel or a Demon. You are not an Angel. Therefore, you are a Demon.  What type of fallacy is this?  - ProProfs

    You are either an Angel or a Demon. You are not an Angel. Therefore, you are a Demon.  What type of fallacy is this? 

    • Appeal to tradition 

    • False Dilemma

    • Slippery Slope 

    • Hasty generalization 

    Correct Answer
    A. False Dilemma
    Explanation
    This is an example of a false dilemma fallacy. The argument presents only two options (being an Angel or a Demon) and assumes that if one option is false (not being an Angel), then the other option must be true (being a Demon). However, this overlooks the possibility of other alternatives or categories that may exist beyond just Angels and Demons.

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  • 9. 
    If you can't see for yourself that I am the best-qualified person for the job, then perhaps my lawyer would be able to convince you. What type of fallacy is this? - ProProfs

    If you can't see for yourself that I am the best-qualified person for the job, then perhaps my lawyer would be able to convince you. What type of fallacy is this?

    • Appeal to tradition 

    • Ad metum

    • Post hoc ergo propter hoc

    • False Dilemma 

    Correct Answer
    A. Ad metum
    Explanation
    This is an example of the fallacy known as "Ad metum," also known as the appeal to fear. The speaker is suggesting that if the listener does not agree that they are the best-qualified person for the job, they will involve their lawyer, implying that legal action or consequences may follow. This appeal to fear is an attempt to manipulate the listener's emotions and intimidate them into agreeing with the speaker's claim.

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  • 10. 
    Which of the following is a formal fallacy?  - ProProfs

    Which of the following is a formal fallacy? 

    • False equivalence 

    • Appeal to probability 

    • Slippery Slope 

    • Fallacy of composition 

    Correct Answer
    A. Appeal to probability 
    Explanation
    Appeal to probability is a formal fallacy in which the likelihood of an event occurring is used as evidence to support a claim. This fallacy assumes that because something is possible or probable, it must be true. However, probability alone does not guarantee the truthfulness of a claim. This fallacy ignores other relevant evidence and relies solely on the likelihood of an event happening, making it a formal fallacy.

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