One Common Form of Oversimplification Is Argument by Anecdote

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Essay

One common form of oversimplification is argument by anecdote. Anecdotes are often a source of stereotyping as well. Explain how an anecdote might be a source of stereotyping. Illustrate your explanation with an example that shows how a stereotype of a different generation could develop.

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Definitions:

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