A) Discuss Any Instances of Nonargumentative Persuasion or Pseudoreasoning and Explain

question 72

Essay

A) Discuss any instances of nonargumentative persuasion or pseudoreasoning and explain any slanting techniques you find in the following passage. (We'll comment on features we find obscure, unusual, or tricky.)
B) Rewrite the passage in language that is as emotively neutral as possible but still retains the same informational content.
"Citizens for a Clean Community caused quite a commotion the other day when it announced its campaign to end the sale or rent of so-called adult and X-rated videos and movies."
"There immediately came the usual charges of censorship and free speech violations-as could have been predicted."
"We certainly would be the first to defend someone's right to read or view whatever they please. But make no mistake, those who are offended by this smut have every right to express their frustration by protesting its distribution.... And this kind of material is completely debasing and has no redeeming value whatsoever...."
-Cascade News

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Definitions:

Maturity

The date on which a financial instrument or obligation becomes due and is to be paid or settled.

Face Value

The nominal value printed on a bond or stock certificate, representing its legal value.

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation technique that allocates an equal amount of depreciation expense for an asset over its useful life.

Amortization

The process of spreading the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life or paying off a loan in regular installments over a period.