Question 1
pts
“I can’t give my cousin a present because if I did, then I would have to give presents to everyone I
know.” This is an example of which of the following fallacies?
Ad hominem
Appeal to fear
Appeal to popular opinion
Correct!
Slippery slope
None of these
Question 2
pts
“I bought a pair of shoes from that store, and they immediately fell apart. That store’s shoes are no
good.” This argument commits which of the following fallacies?
Appeal to ignorance
Correct!
Hasty generalization
Ad hominem
Begging the question
None of these
Question 3
pts
According to Chapter 8, which of the following is not one of ways in which messages are manipulated?
The language used contains bias.
, The relevant context is not provided.
Certain facts are omitted.
Weasel words are used.
Correct!
None of these
Question 4
pts
Which one of the following claims most likely does not contain hyperbole?
“He is the worst driver this side of the Mississippi.”
Correct!
“John Adams was a Federalist”
“He was the worst president ever”
“This year the Steelers would probably lose to the local high school”
None of these
Question 5
pts
“I didn’t like either pair of jeans I bought from that company. They must not make good products.” This
reasoning commits which of the following fallacies?
Appeal to fear
Correct!
Hasty generalization
Circular reasoning
Shifting the burden of proof
None of these
pts
“I can’t give my cousin a present because if I did, then I would have to give presents to everyone I
know.” This is an example of which of the following fallacies?
Ad hominem
Appeal to fear
Appeal to popular opinion
Correct!
Slippery slope
None of these
Question 2
pts
“I bought a pair of shoes from that store, and they immediately fell apart. That store’s shoes are no
good.” This argument commits which of the following fallacies?
Appeal to ignorance
Correct!
Hasty generalization
Ad hominem
Begging the question
None of these
Question 3
pts
According to Chapter 8, which of the following is not one of ways in which messages are manipulated?
The language used contains bias.
, The relevant context is not provided.
Certain facts are omitted.
Weasel words are used.
Correct!
None of these
Question 4
pts
Which one of the following claims most likely does not contain hyperbole?
“He is the worst driver this side of the Mississippi.”
Correct!
“John Adams was a Federalist”
“He was the worst president ever”
“This year the Steelers would probably lose to the local high school”
None of these
Question 5
pts
“I didn’t like either pair of jeans I bought from that company. They must not make good products.” This
reasoning commits which of the following fallacies?
Appeal to fear
Correct!
Hasty generalization
Circular reasoning
Shifting the burden of proof
None of these
