Logical Fallacy and Rhetorical Appeals

Logical Fallacy Definitions

100

This type of logical fallacy when two things are compared in a misleading way

False Analogy

200

This type of logical fallacy is when someone attacks their opponent instead of their argument.

Ad Hominem

300

This type of logical fallacy suggests that a minor action will lead to major consequences.

Slippery Slope

400

This type of logical fallacy is when someone makes assumptions based on limited evidence.

Hasty Generalization

500

This type of logical fallacy when someone misrepresents another's argument to make it easier to attack

Strawman

Logical Fallacy Examples

100

Which logical fallacy is the following statement an example of?

"If you give a mouse a cookie, then he will want something to drink. Then he will ask for a straw, and a mirror..."

Slippery Slope

200

Which logical fallacy is the following statement an example of?

"You shouldn't trust John's answers to the equation; he didn't even pass math class!"

Ad Hominem

300

Which logical fallacy is the following statement an example of?

"My grandpa never exercised and he lived to be 98 so I don't need to exercise!"

Hasty Generalization

400

Which logical fallacy is the following statement an example of?

"This medicine works because it is effective."

Circular reasoning

500

Which logical fallacy is the following statement an example of?

• Person A: "We should increase restrictions on carbon emissions from factories."
• Person B: "So you want to destroy the economy and kill all manufacturing jobs?".

Strawman

Ethos, Pathos, Logos

100

Is the following an example of ethos, pathos, logos, or a combination of the 3?

If we don’t adopt this puppy, he might spend his entire life in a cold shelter.

Pathos

200

Is the following an example of ethos, pathos, logos, or a combination of the 3?

Research shows that wearing a seatbelt reduces the risk of fatal injury by 60% in a car accident 

Logos

300

Is the following an example of ethos, pathos, logos, or a combination?

The chief fireman of St. Petersburg urges residents to install smoke detectors because they reduce fatalities by 50%. 

Ethos and Logos

400

Is the following an example of ethos, pathos, logos, or a combination?

NASA scientists found that climate change is accelerating and if we don't act now, we are failing future generations.  

Ethos and Pathos

500

Is the following an example of ethos, pathos, logos, or a combination of the 3? 4 out of 5 Dentists recommend Crest toothpaste.

Ethos & Logos