Author: Anonymous

The story uses imagery of spring to represent rebirth and hope.

What can happen if you confuse opinions with facts?

Which logical fallacy might be present in the statement, “If we allow students to pick their own books, they’ll stop learning anything useful”?

What type of fallacy is Chris committing with his “industry collapse” argument?

What is the best inference about Mrs. Mallard’s feelings toward her marriage?

What is the main goal of an author who writes to inform?

An ad campaign from a cleaning product company shows a crying baby sitting next to a spilled bottle of bleach. The narrator warns, “If you don’t choose safe, non-toxic cleaners, this could happen to your child.” The commercial does not mention any specific data or accidents involving the competing brand. It ends with the line, “Join millions of smart parents switching to EarthBaby Clean.” The company website features testimonials from social media influencers. Which phrase from the commercial uses the bandwagon fallacy?

What kind of sentence is this? “Many students struggle in their first year of college, but support services like tutoring and counseling can help them succeed.”

“A student walks into class late, flushed and in a hurry.” What can you infer about the student?

How should opinions be treated when evaluating an author’s argument?