If a writer decides to include facts and describe consequences in an essay in order to persuade her audience of her opinion, what is she likely planning to make?

A.
an overgeneralization

B.
an emotional appeal

C.
a logical fallacy

D.
a logical appeal

Question

If a writer decides to include facts and describe consequences in an essay in order to persuade her audience of her opinion, what is she likely planning to make?	
 
 A.
an overgeneralization
 
 B.
an emotional appeal
 
 C.
a logical fallacy
 
 D.
a logical appeal

anonymous · Answer

That's a logical appeal. Logical appeals involve appealing to someone's values and/or beliefs through using examples (such as facts, data, etc.) to demonstrate a point.

Ex. X (fact/data) is the reason Y(effect/consequence) happens.