The purpose of a precising definition is to influence a person's attitude toward something.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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Carol Rovane begins her essay with the point that often the argument between realists and

relativists seems to slip into the fallacy of a. ad hominem. b. strawman. c. denying the antecedent. d. false dilemma. e. begging the question.

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Throughout this test, write your answer on the form provided. Erasure marks may cause the grading machine to mark your answer wrong. INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for each. The parallel concepts of the element and the atom constitute the very foundations of chemical science. An

element is a substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler form capable of an independent existence as observable matter. As such, the concept of the element is a macroscopic one that relates to the world that we can observe with our senses. The atom is the microscopic realization of this concept. That is, it is the actual physical particle that is unique to each chemical element. Stephen Lower, Chem 1 Virtual Textbook A) Nonargument. B) Argument; conclusion: The parallel concepts ... foundations of chemical science. C) Argument; conclusion: As such, the concept of the element ... realization of this concept. D) Argument; conclusion: It is the actual physical particle ... each chemical element. E) Argument; conclusion: An element is a substance ... as observable matter.

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A ____ is defined as that which appears to be a valid reason for inference but really is not

A) howler B) fallacy C) segue D) metaphor

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A common objective of religions originating here is release from the cycle of life, death, and rebirth

a. North America b. South America c. China and Japan d. India

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