« previous next »

Author Question: When using the opinions of people with acknowledged authority to support a message, what type of ... (Read 19 times)

tingc95

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
on: Jun 23, 2018
When using the opinions of people with acknowledged authority to support a message, what type of sources are you using?
 
  A) Expert authority
  B) Personal experience
  C) Examples
  D) Numerical data
  E) Trends

Question 2

A(n) _____ is a lapse of logical reasoning that can lead to a flawed argument.
 
  A) overstatement
  B) fallacy
  C) diversion
  D) example
  E) pathos


wilsonbho

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) For additional support, you may cite the opinions of people with acknowledged expertise.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) These violations of logical reasoning that lead to a flawed argument are called fallacies, and intentionally using them is both dishonest and misleading.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

Did you know?

Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

Surface magnetic field of SU Aur (a young star of T Tauri type), reconstructed by means of Zeeman-Do Surface magnetic field of SU Aur (a young star of T Tauri type), reconstructed by means of Zeeman-Do
A CNG storage tank from a Honda Civic GX shown with the fixture used to support it while it is being ... A CNG storage tank from a Honda Civic GX shown with the fixture used to support it while it is being ...
When checking a waste spark-type ignition system, check that the secondary wires are attached to the ... When checking a waste spark-type ignition system, check that the secondary wires are attached to the ...
What type of online info about a job candidate should employment mgmt consider when screening What type of online info about a job candidate should employment mgmt consider when screening
PLEASE I NEED SUPPORT WITH THIS QUESTIONS IS ON THE IMAGE PLEASE ANSWER PLEASE I NEED SUPPORT WITH THIS QUESTIONS IS ON THE IMAGE PLEASE ANSWER
A GWAS study for Type 2 diabetes revealed 386,371 genetic markers, clustered here by chromosome numb A GWAS study for Type 2 diabetes revealed 386,371 genetic markers, clustered here by chromosome numb
Video: Methods of carbon dioxide transport - carbaminohemoglobin and bicarbonate ions

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library