Some persuasive texts rely on common but faulty forms of reasoning. Choose the term that refers to these faulty ways of reasoning.

a.) emotional appealsB.) biased argumentsC.) rhetorical techniquesD.) logical fallaciesE.) endorsements

True or false? If you took an if-then statement, inserted a / "not/" in each clause, and reversed the clauses, the new statement would also be true. A. True B. False

The passage is from a science fiction story about an alien invasion of Earth. What tone is created by the phrase "ruthless and utter destruction"? A. Guilty B. Suspenseful C. Funny D. Confused

Which statement is most clearly objective? A. Walters argues that no American in society is truly an island. B. According to Hernandez, I believe pilots must retire in their 60s. C. When Green discusses "reforms," she actually means profits. D.

At the beginning of the play, Capulet tells Paris to hold off on courting Juliet for a couple of years. Why does he change his mind?

How did William Bradford share his experience as a separatist? How did William Bradford share his experience as a separatist? He told everyone. He wrote a book. He wrote a newspaper article. He recorded his experience in a journal.

Identify the following as a simile or a metaphor. After the marathon, her legs were spaghetti. simile metaphor

A selective college requires more years of than high school

Is this a thesis statement? The purpose of this paper is to discuss the need for affordable childcare options in the United States by demonstrating that parents make career decisions based on child care concerns. yes no

Below are works-cited entries for an article from Time magazine by Jonas Knight. Select the one that is completely correct. Entry A: Knight, Jonas. Controversial Judging at the Olympics. Time. 14 Feb. 2002: 70-71. Entry B: Knight, Jonas.

Why is scout the person who chosen to explain things to Miss Caroline