In his persuasive speech on eliminating the general education requirements at State U., Darnell argues, "I've already taken two of the required 15 courses, and believe me they were a waste of time." Darnell's use of reasoning from specific instances to a generalization is __________.

A. valid because he is using his own experience
B. invalid because he did not state which classes he took
C. valid because it is something his audience can relate to
D. invalid because he is overgeneralizing the basis of too few observations


Answer: D

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