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tingc95

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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

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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.


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