| Instructions | Streak |
|---|---|
| Categorize the social media post shown below according to the feature of misinformation (or select "No Misinformation"). You need to get 10 answers correct in a row to receive credit for this assignment. Your current streak is shown to the right. |
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out of 10 |
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Ad Hominem | Latin for "against the person." This statement attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself and seeks to undermine the individual's credibility without addressing the substance of their claims. |
| Emotional Language | This statement uses emotionally charged language, often evoking strong feelings like fear, outrage, or sympathy, to manipulate the audience and devote their attention when they otherwise wouldn't. This technique aims to bypass rational analysis and provoke a visceral response. |
| False Dichotomies | This statement only presents two choices when more exist. The argument is simplifying complex issues into two opposing sides. Typically, one option is favored by the poster and is compared to an option that is obviously undesirable. |
| Incoherence | This statement makes an argument that is logically inconsistent or internally contradictory, making it difficult to derive a clear understanding or rationale from it. |
| Scapegoating | This statement blames an individual or group for a wide array of problems, often without sufficient evidence. It diverts attention from more complex issues or the true sources of a problem by assigning blame to a convenient target. |