It is important when evaluating reasons supporting an argument to know if the writer is a(an) ______________________ on the topic.
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Ques. 2When evaluating sites on the internet, it is important to know who is ___________________ for the content on the site.
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Ques. 3Cats tend to be very independent. Harry is a cat. Therefore, Harry is probably independent. This is an example of a/an ______________________ argument.
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Ques. 4I am moving to the city so I am going to buy a dog for protection. Such a statement assumes that all dogs are good for protection and is an example of an argument that is not _____________________.
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Ques. 5Arguments should appeal to feelings just as much as to reason.
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Ques. 6To be a good problem-solver, you should persist on your own until you figure things out.
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Ques. 7I am not going to vote for John Hostetler for mayor because his neighbor says John listens to loud rock music. This type of faulty thinking is known as ad hominem.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false