Which of the following is an example of a bandwagon argument?
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Let's go to the movie because we liked the first one in the series.
Let's go to the movie because our favorite actor is in the movie.
Let's go to the movie because the special effects are supposed to be awesome.
Let's go to the movie because everyone at school is going tonight!
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In relation to arguments, what is a claim?
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an idea, opinion, or assertion presented in an argument
The supporting evidence for an argument
The details presented by the author
The attempts to persuade the audience
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In relation to arguments, what is fallacious reasoning?
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the type of argument that wins
strong and provable facts
refers to an argument based on false or exaggerated information
the losing argument
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Which of the following could be considered a credible argument for getting an extension on school work?
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Please give me extra time on my assignment, my dog ate the first copy.
Please give me extra time on my assignment, my computer crashed and erased all of my files.
Please give me extra time on my assignment, aliens landed in my backyard last night and I lost track of time.
Please give me extra time on my assignment, my grandfather's cousin's dog is sick.
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a solid argument?
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relevant
credible
sufficient
entertaining