Logical Fallacies Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 12 clues. Answers range from 8 to 19 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Mistakes in reasoning–getting one of the formulas, inductive or deductive, wrong.
2 things are compared that do not share enough (or key) similarities to be compared fairly.
Involves causal reasoning, where it is assumed that something that is neither strong or direct enough has caused something else, or something that happened first in time caused something later.
Assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent events that cannot be prevented.
Making a generalization with too few examples.
Shows only the weaker side of an opponent’s argument in order to more easily tear it down.
Using progression in time as the reason for causation, but nothing else.
Making a converse argument from lack of evidence or information about a conclusion.
Assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable.
Creating a diversion or introducing an irrelevant point to distract someone.
Attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute.
Forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist.
