1. Question : A fallacy is a form of reasoning that __________.
Student Answer:
makes a mistake in deriving a conclusion
is a weak inductive argument
none of these
is a sound inductive argument
has a false conclusion
Instructor The answer can be found in the Chapter 7 introduction of With Good Reason:
Explanation: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 0 of 1
Comments:
-748458419 MultipleChoice 1 False
0 -748458419 MultipleChoice 1
Question 2. Question : “That 1985 Datsun has seen better days, hasn’t it?” This statement
employs which of the following rhetorical devices?
Student
No device used
Answer:
Weaseler
Hyperbole
Euphemism
Dysphemism
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 8.2, “Obstacles to Critical Thinking: Rhetorical
Explanation: Devices,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 0 of 1
Comments:
-748458418 MultipleChoice 36 False
0 -748458418 MultipleChoice 36
Question 3. Question : “I’m not saying Jeff is a bad guy, I’m just saying I wouldn’t let my
daughter within 100 feet of him.” This statement employs which of the
following rhetorical devices?
Student
Innuendo
Answer:
Weaseler
, No device used
Hyperbole
Dysphemism
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 8.2, “Obstacles to Critical Thinking: Rhetorical
Explanation: Devices,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 0 of 1
Comments:
-748458417 MultipleChoice 40 False
0 -748458417 MultipleChoice 40
Question 4. Question : “Either people in China need to stop using so much oil or the rest of the
world will suffer.” This statement commits which of the following
fallacies?
Student
None of these
Answer:
Appeal to emotion
False dilemma
Non sequitur
Appeal to fear
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 7.1, “Fallacies of Support,” of With Good
Explanation: Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 0 of 1
Comments:
-748458416 MultipleChoice 18 False
0 -748458416 MultipleChoice 18
Question 5. Question : “I am not going to use personal politics against my opponent, but at
least with me you get someone with good family values!” This
statement employs which of the following rhetorical devices?
Student
Hyperbole
Answer:
Euphemism
No device used
Weaseler
Student Answer:
makes a mistake in deriving a conclusion
is a weak inductive argument
none of these
is a sound inductive argument
has a false conclusion
Instructor The answer can be found in the Chapter 7 introduction of With Good Reason:
Explanation: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 0 of 1
Comments:
-748458419 MultipleChoice 1 False
0 -748458419 MultipleChoice 1
Question 2. Question : “That 1985 Datsun has seen better days, hasn’t it?” This statement
employs which of the following rhetorical devices?
Student
No device used
Answer:
Weaseler
Hyperbole
Euphemism
Dysphemism
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 8.2, “Obstacles to Critical Thinking: Rhetorical
Explanation: Devices,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 0 of 1
Comments:
-748458418 MultipleChoice 36 False
0 -748458418 MultipleChoice 36
Question 3. Question : “I’m not saying Jeff is a bad guy, I’m just saying I wouldn’t let my
daughter within 100 feet of him.” This statement employs which of the
following rhetorical devices?
Student
Innuendo
Answer:
Weaseler
, No device used
Hyperbole
Dysphemism
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 8.2, “Obstacles to Critical Thinking: Rhetorical
Explanation: Devices,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 0 of 1
Comments:
-748458417 MultipleChoice 40 False
0 -748458417 MultipleChoice 40
Question 4. Question : “Either people in China need to stop using so much oil or the rest of the
world will suffer.” This statement commits which of the following
fallacies?
Student
None of these
Answer:
Appeal to emotion
False dilemma
Non sequitur
Appeal to fear
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 7.1, “Fallacies of Support,” of With Good
Explanation: Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 0 of 1
Comments:
-748458416 MultipleChoice 18 False
0 -748458416 MultipleChoice 18
Question 5. Question : “I am not going to use personal politics against my opponent, but at
least with me you get someone with good family values!” This
statement employs which of the following rhetorical devices?
Student
Hyperbole
Answer:
Euphemism
No device used
Weaseler
