Question

Calling a governor or the president a fascist because you think his policies are bad (and not because his policies actually fit the definition of fascism) is an example of ___________.
A.
glittering generality
B.
name calling
C.
false analogy
D.
red herring

Answer 1

@chosenmatt

Answer 2

B I believe

Answer 3

i agree

Answer 4

An e-mail that warns if you do not forward it something bad will happen to you is using which form of emotional appeal?
A.
bandwagon
B.
fear
C.
pity
D.
persuasive

Answer 5

B? i think

Answer 6

b

Answer 7

A teacher addressed the class using the underlined euphemism: “The grades for this test surprised me. 90% of the class did not attain a success.”

Which of the following choices is a possible explanation for the teacher’s use of a euphemism in the above situation?

A.
The teacher did not want to choose her words carefully.
B.
The teacher wants to bias the class against test taking.
C.
The teacher wants to soften the harsh reality of the class’s failure.
D.
The teacher wants to prepare the class for the next lesson by talking jokingly about this past lesson’s test.