Which of the Following Would Be an Example of "Argument

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of "argument by anecdote"?

• A)"My gut feeling is that this isn't the right time to get married."
• B)"I know that marriage doesn't work out,because all of my uncles ended up divorced and alone."
• C)"That is my opinion and nothing is going to change my mind."
• D)"Evolution is a good explanatory system because it is supported by so much evidence."

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Definitions:

Vessel Elements

Components of the xylem tissue in plants, which are elongated cells that contribute to the conduction of water and minerals.

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Phloem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of nutrients such as sugars from the leaves to other parts of the plant.