Logical Fallacies — Drills · Grade 10 English
Chapter: Argument, Rhetoric & Tragic ChoicesWhat these drills covers
By the end of Logical Fallacies you should be able to:
- I can identify common logical fallacies such as ad hominem, straw man, false dilemma, slippery slope, and hasty generalization.
- I can explain WHY a piece of reasoning is flawed, not just attach a label to it.
2 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: ad hominem, straw man, false dilemma, slippery slope, hasty generalization.
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
Separate a claim, reasons, evidence, and the assumption connecting them. A count can support a narrow observation without establishing a broad conclusion. Show an actual application before considering the method recalled.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
A preference does not test the evidence. Evaluate who was surveyed, how the count was collected, and whether the conclusion exceeds the finding.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.