Faulty Reasoning and Fallacies — Quiz

Question 1

What evidence does the author use to support the faulty analogy in the excerpt?

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Hamsters prefer not to be bothered by their owners.

Question 2

What is the meaning of false dilemma?

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presenting only two options when more are possible

Question 3

Which evidence does Teresa use to support the false dilemma in the excerpt?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Kids without responsibilities will not schedule their time wisely.

Question 4

Which reason does Jahiem give for presenting the false dilemma in the excerpt?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Teenagers have activities that require focus and energy.

Question 5

Which sentence from the text contains an example of faulty analogy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

If fruit is an essential part of a balanced diet, then milkshakes should be considered a health food.

Question 6

Which reason does the author give for presenting the false dilemma that people should either own a dog or no pet at all?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

People who own dogs are more knowledgeable than those who own other pets.

Question 7

Which logical fallacy is present in Jada’s argument?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

false dilemma

Question 8

Why does the author present a non sequitur in the excerpt?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to provide evidence to justify a lifestyle choice

Question 9

Which fallacy is present in this argument?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

non sequitur

Question 10

What is the most likely reason that Sora lists the activities of customers going through self-checkout?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to prove the claim that cashiers’ duties are as simple as self-checkout routines

Faulty Reasoning and Fallacies — Quiz Answers