_____ is an example of a sophistic technique mentioned in the text.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


O. J. Simpson's shabby clothes

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The case of MacPherson v. Buick Motor Car in 1916 changed product liability law. As a result of it, the courts

A) expanded the liability of manufacturers for injuries caused by defective products. B) adopted the principle of caveat emptor. C) permitted consumers to sue the retailer from whom they had purchased the product. D) adopted the principle of strict liability.

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Identify the following passage as containing an argument, two arguments, or no argument; if it contains an argument, identify the conclusion(s); and, if it contains two arguments, indicate which argument is the principal argument.Bamboo can grow up to four feet a day, but only after it is well established. This can take from three to five years, depending on the type of bamboo.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Anecdotal evidence often misleads people because _______

A. people tend to pay attention to stories that are the most striking B. people often misuse inductive reasoning C. anecdotal evidence often confirms people's suspicions D. anecdotal evidence is often not factual

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