fallacy quiz 2

Question 1

begging the question

Answer 1

fallacy that happens when the conclusion of an argument is assumed in the phrasing of the question (eg. if aliens didn’t steal my newspaper then who did?)

Question 2

appeal to authority

Answer 2

accepting a truth just because somebody you admire said it

Question 3

false dilemma

Answer 3

giving only two choices when in reality there’s more than that (eg. katie is one of 16,400 students on her college campus. the only boys worth dating are dave and steve.)

Question 4

burden of proof

Answer 4

making a claim that needs evidence and then demanding the opponent justifies the opposite of the claim(eg. “im a robot” “no you’re not?” “prove it!”

Question 5

moving the goal posts

Answer 5

Demanding from an opponent that he or she address more and more points after the initial counter-argument has been satisfied refusing to concede or accept the opponent’s argument.