The Ultimate Trivia On Fallacies!
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.
Questions and Answers
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Eating meatloaf is ok because we have been eating meatloaf for thousands of years. What type of fallacy is this?
- A.
Appeal to tradition
- B.
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
- C.
Straw man
- D.
Appeal to flattery
Correct Answer
A. Appeal to traditionExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Either you are for me or against me. What type of fallacy is this?
- A.
False Dilemma
- B.
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
- C.
Appeal to tradition
- D.
Appeal to flattery
Correct Answer
A. False DilemmaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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?
- A.
Appeal to tradition
- B.
Ad metum
- C.
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
- D.
False Dilemma
Correct Answer
B. Ad metumExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
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?
- A.
Appeal to tradition
- B.
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
- C.
Hasty generalization
- D.
False Dilemma
Correct Answer
C. Hasty generalizationExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What does Ad Metum mean in English?
- A.
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
- B.
Appeal to tradition
- C.
Hasty generalization
- D.
Appeal to fear
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D. Appeal to fearExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
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?
- A.
Appeal to fear
- B.
Hasty generalization
- C.
Appeal to tradition
- D.
Ad metum
Correct Answer
B. Hasty generalizationExplanation
Isabella has committed the fallacy of hasty generalization. She is making a general conclusion about all English classes based on her own and Jane's experiences without considering other possibilities or gathering enough evidence to support her claim.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following is not a type of fallacy?
- A.
Hasty generalization
- B.
Indices
- C.
Straw man
- D.
False Dilemma
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- 8.
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?
- A.
Equivocation
- B.
Appeal to probability
- C.
Appeal to tradition
- D.
Hasty generalization
Correct Answer
A. EquivocationExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following is a formal fallacy?
- A.
False equivalence
- B.
Appeal to probability
- C.
Slippery Slope
- D.
Fallacy of composition
Correct Answer
B. Appeal to probabilityExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
You are either an Angel or a Demon. You are not an Angel. Therefore, you are a Demon. What type of fallacy is this?
- A.
Appeal to tradition
- B.
False Dilemma
- C.
Slippery Slope
- D.
Hasty generalization
Correct Answer
B. False DilemmaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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