Name that Claim!
“Cancel culture is like a witch hunt from the 1600s.”
Resemblance
What is the name of the coffee shop in the hit TV show Friends?
Central Perk
“More screen time leads to worse sleep.” What stasis is this?
Cause/Effect
“Electric cars are better for the environment.” What stasis is being used here?
Evaluation
What is the national sport of Canada?
Lacrosse
“Is AI art really art?”
Definition
What country does “The Jungle Book” take place in?
India
“Because everyone uses AI, it must actually be a good thing.” What fallacy does this claim rely on?
Bandwagon Fallacy
“The education system fails students from marginalized backgrounds.” What criteria for evaluation is being judged?
Fairness/equity
In bowling, three strikes in a row is called a what?
A Turkey
“Social media is making people lonelier than ever before.”
Cause/Effect
Who is the voice actor for Groot in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies?
Vin Diesel
"My grandfather smoked four packs a day and lived to be 90. So smoking can't be that bad for you". What fallacy does this rely on?
Hasty Generalization
DAILY DOUBLE
“TikTok is the best platform for creativity.” What needs to be defined to evaluate this claim?
What is a pupu platter?
It is a tray of American Chinese or Hawaiian food consisting of an assortment of small meat and seafood appetizers.
“The government should regulate influencer sponsorships on TikTok.”
Proposal
In “Star Wars,” who built C-3P0?
Anakin Skywalker
“If we ban cars downtown, air quality will improve.” What kind of claim is being made here?
Proposal
“Influencer culture is toxic.” What stasis does this rely on?
Definition
What mythical creature is Scotland’s national animal?
Unicorn
“The U.S. healthcare system is deeply unethical.”
Evaluation
DAILY DOUBLE
Who wrote “The Little Mermaid”?
“Crime increased after the new mayor took office, so her term caused it.” What fallacy does this rely on?
False Cause/ Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc
“A good college education should prepare students for both work and life.” What kind of stasis is this?
Evaluation (with definition reasoning)
Napoleon Bonaparte was once attacked by what kind of animals?
Rabbits