Juan, Who Is Majoring in Political Science, Is Giving a Speech

question 15

Multiple Choice

Juan, who is majoring in political science, is giving a speech in class about the Electoral College. During his speech, he often talks very intimately about the legal functions and rules of the Electoral College. Justin ultimately bores his audience and does not get a very strong grade. What error might Justin have committed with his language usage?

• A) irony
• B) paraphrase
• C) colloquialisms
• D) jargon

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Definitions:

Hasty Generalization

A logical fallacy where a conclusion is not logically justified by sufficient or unbiased evidence.

Appeal to Popularity

A logical fallacy that argues something is true or better because many people believe it or do it.

Emotional Appeal

A persuasive technique that uses the audience’s emotions to make them want to do what the writer or speaker asks.

Values

Fundamental beliefs or principles that guide an individual's or society's behavior and decision-making processes.