Question 1

Fallacies are often beguiling because they are psychologically persuasive yet…

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychologically sound 
B)  Morally right 
C)  Logically correct 
D)  Logically inadequate

Question 2

The fallacy of asserting that there are only two alternatives to consider when there are actually more than two is called. . .

Accepted Answer

A)  Hasty generalization 
B)  False dilemma 
C)  Straw man 
D)  The decision-point fallacy

Question 3

Usually the burden of proof rests on the side that…

Accepted Answer

A)  Is winning 
B)  Makes a negative claim 
C)  Tries to prove a negative 
D)  Makes a positive claim

Question 4

Arguing that a lack of evidence proves something is known as…

Accepted Answer

A)  Using rhetoric 
B)  Making false statements 
C)  Ignoring the person 
D)  Appeal toignorance

Question 5

The use of a word in two different senses in an argument is known as…

Accepted Answer

A)  Equivocation 
B)  Argument by analogy 
C)  Straw man 
D)  Red herring

Exam 6: Manipulation Through Fallacies and Rhetoric

Fallacies are often beguiling because they are psychologically persuasive yet…