Question

Some persuasive texts rely on common but faulty forms of reasoning. Which term refers to these faulty ways of reasoning?

A. emotional appeals
B. biased arguments
C. rhetorical techniques
D. logical fallacies
E. endorsements

Answer 1

I'll eliminate 2 choices

E, endorsements are statements, usually public, that that a person or organization supports something. We can eliminate it because... well it's not really a form of reasoning at all. they're statements or suggestions but they're not actual processes that you would take to come up with a conclusion

C. rhetorical techniques is an appealing answer choice but these are simply strategies that someone can use to make an argument, whether good or bad. it doesn't necessarily have to be "faulty"

so, between A, B, D, do you know which one might be the right term? if not, please feel free to look up what they mean and ask me if you're still confused