When writing persuasive messages, one way to avoid faulty logic is to

A) avoid induction.
B) avoid deduction.
C) avoid praising your opponent.
D) avoid hasty generalizations.
E) simplify a complex issue to either/or choices.


Answer: D
Explanation: D) An example of a hasty generalization is to think that if a mediocre baseball team wins three games in a row, it has solved all its problems. Obviously, you need a sampling of more than three games to draw the conclusion that the team is now a success.

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