Chapter 3.2- True or False

Question 1

In the appeal to force, the arguer physically attacks the listener.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

In the direct variety of the appeal to the people, the arguer attempts to create a kind of mob mentality.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

If an arguer attempts to discredit court room testimony or a promise by pointing out that the witness or the person making the promise is a liar, then the arguer commits an argumentum ad hominem (argument against the person) fallacy.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The argumentum ad hominem always involves two arguers.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

In the argumentum ad hominem circumstantial, the circumstances cited by the second arguer are intended precisely to malign the character of the first arguer.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

In the tu quoque fallacy, the arguer threatens the reader or listener.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

In the fallacy of accident, a general rule is applied to a specific case where it does not fit.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

In the straw man fallacy, an arguer often distorts another person’s argument by making it look more extreme than it really is.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Whenever one suspects that a missing the point fallacy is being committed, one should be able to state the conclusion that is logically implied by the premises.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

In the red herring fallacy, the arguer attempts to lead the reader or listener off the track.

Answer 10

True