📚 Topic Summary
Logical fallacies are flaws in reasoning that can make an argument invalid. Recognizing these fallacies is crucial for critical thinking and effective communication. This worksheet focuses on three common fallacies: Ad Hominem (attacking the person making the argument instead of the argument itself), Straw Man (misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack), and False Dilemma (presenting only two options when more exist).
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match each term with its correct definition.
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Ad Hominem |
A. Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack. |
| 2. Straw Man |
B. Presenting only two options when more exist. |
| 3. False Dilemma |
C. Attacking the person making the argument instead of the argument itself. |
Answer Key: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B
📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph using the terms: Ad Hominem, Straw Man, False Dilemma.
When someone attacks a person's character instead of their argument, they are using the __________ fallacy. If someone distorts another person's argument to make it easier to criticize, they are committing a __________ fallacy. Lastly, presenting only two choices when there are more possibilities is an example of a __________ fallacy.
Answer Key: Ad Hominem, Straw Man, False Dilemma
💡 Part C: Critical Thinking
Provide an example of a time you encountered one of these logical fallacies in real life or in the media. Explain which fallacy was used and why it was fallacious.