Question 1

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"Prof.Stooler assigned two extra paragraphs to read.Dude thinks we don't have
anything better to do."

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Question 2

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"There can't be anything worthwhile in this new operating system.Microsoft comes
out with a new OS every two years,it seems like."

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"There...

Question 3

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"I hear jocks and fraternity types grumbling about the homework,but I expect more
from you."

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"I...

Question 4

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"You must make your choice.Either this man was and is the son of God;or else a
madman and something worse."
-C.S.Lewis

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This passage contains a false dilemma fallacy, as it presents only two extreme options (son of God or madman) without considering other possibilities or nuances.

Question 5

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"Geoff thinks currency not backed by gold or silver is inherently worthless.But that
can't be right.He's just saying that because he invested everything he owns in gold and silver."

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"Geoff...

Question 6

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"Conservatism isn't dead? Who says?"

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"Conservatism...

Question 7

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"Forget those polls.They come from CBS."

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"Forget...

Question 8

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"FIRST POLL WATCHER:The decision in Gore v.Bush in 2000 was that George W.Bush
won the election in Florida.
SECOND POLL WATCHER:But the question is whether that was a correct decision,given all
the problems of voting in Florida.
FIRST POLL WATCHER:Like I said,the decision went for Bush,so that's your answer."

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"FIRST...

Question 9

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"DEVELOPER:They're telling us to make changes to comply with the new water
standards.
DEVELOPER'S PARTNER:That's nuts.We've already spent a ton of money on that place."

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"DEVELOPER:They're...

Question 10

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"Either we secure our borders,or illegals will be taking over the country.This,to me,is
a no-brainer."

Accepted Answer

This passage employs the fallacy of false dilemma, also known as either/or fallacy, by presenting a limited and unrealistic range of options. It assumes that the only possible solution is to completely secure the borders or to let illegal immigrants take over the country. This oversimplification of a complex issue does not consider other possible solutions or compromises.

Question 11

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"If we didn't need a new car,why would it be time to sell the old one?"

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"If...

Question 12

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"You hear that idea at Tea Party conventions.I'm surprised you agree with it."

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"You...

Question 13

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"The Sims just have to do well in their new business.They've put everything they had
into it,and they absolutely must succeed or they'll be ruined.I'm thinking they'll do great
work and I'm certainly going to throw my business their way."

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"The...

Question 14

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"She is trustworthy;after all,she swears she is,and you can't doubt that."

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"She...

Question 15

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"Requiring restaurants to post calories will never get everyone to stop overeating.
What a waste of time."

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The fallacy in the passage is known as a false dilemma, where only two extreme options are presented as the only possible choices. The passage suggests that either posting calories will lead everyone to stop overeating or it's a waste of time, ignoring the possibility that it could have a positive impact on some people's eating habits.

Question 16

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"One professor to another:One of my students missed class because of illness.How
could anyone possibly think attendance is optional?"

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"One...

Question 17

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"To me,she doesn't make any sense.She's just another airhead trying to impress the
guys."

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"To...

Question 18

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"Move to Toronto? Why would anyone want to live on the North Pole?"

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"Move...

Question 19

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"The world will end on January 1.It has been written.People who don't believe it will
be left behind."

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"The...

Question 20

Identify any fallacies in the following passage.
"This offer good for a short time only!"

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"This...

Quiz 6: Relevance Red Herringfallacies

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "Prof.Stooler assigned two extra paragraphs to read.Dude thinks we don't have anything better to do."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "There can't be anything worthwhile in this new operating system.Microsoft comes out with a new OS every two years,it seems like."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "I hear jocks and fraternity types grumbling about the homework,but I expect more from you."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "You must make your choice.Either this man was and is the son of God;or else a madman and something worse." -C.S.Lewis

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "Geoff thinks currency not backed by gold or silver is inherently worthless.But that can't be right.He's just saying that because he invested everything he owns in gold and silver."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "Conservatism isn't dead? Who says?"

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "Forget those polls.They come from CBS."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "DEVELOPER:They're telling us to make changes to comply with the new water standards. DEVELOPER'S PARTNER:That's nuts.We've already spent a ton of money on that place."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "Either we secure our borders,or illegals will be taking over the country.This,to me,is a no-brainer."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "If we didn't need a new car,why would it be time to sell the old one?"

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "You hear that idea at Tea Party conventions.I'm surprised you agree with it."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "The Sims just have to do well in their new business.They've put everything they had into it,and they absolutely must succeed or they'll be ruined.I'm thinking they'll do great work and I'm certainly going to throw my business their way."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "She is trustworthy;after all,she swears she is,and you can't doubt that."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "Requiring restaurants to post calories will never get everyone to stop overeating. What a waste of time."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "One professor to another:One of my students missed class because of illness.How could anyone possibly think attendance is optional?"

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "To me,she doesn't make any sense.She's just another airhead trying to impress the guys."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "Move to Toronto? Why would anyone want to live on the North Pole?"

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "The world will end on January 1.It has been written.People who don't believe it will be left behind."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "This offer good for a short time only!"