Which of the Following Is a Guideline for Avoiding Faulty

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a guideline for avoiding faulty logic in a persuasive message?

• A)You should be able to isolate the impact of a specific factor before assuming that it's the cause of whatever effect you're discussing.
• B)You should try to support your claim by restating it in different words.
• C)You should try to attack your opponent's character, not the argument your opponent is making.
• D)You should try to reduce a complex situation to a simple "either/or" statement if the situation isn't that simple or clear-cut.
• E)You should attribute a causal relationship if one event precedes the other.