Faulty Reasoning and Fallacies Answers

Read the argument excerpt.Owning a saltwater aquarium is a popular hobby. The exotic beauty of fish for these miniature habitats attracts many people to the pastime. One unusual addition is the lionfish—a particularly striking species with red-and-white stripes, flowy fins, and a series of long spines down its back. Lionfish are native to the Indo-Pacific region where they are a top predator in the coral reefs of tropical waters.Choosing a lionfish for a saltwater aquarium should be a careful decision, though. Some people purchase this unique fish, and then, when they grow tired of the work needed to maintain an aquarium, set the fish free. This action has been a notably distressing problem off Florida and up the Atlantic Coast. Lionfish are a novel species in this region and other animals are confused by their look and behavior. As a result, smaller fish and invertebrates become easy prey for the lionfish. The total irresponsibility of saltwater fish owners has disturbed the ecological balance in the Atlantic. Therefore, aquarium owners who decide to have lionfish or other saltwater fish species are a main cause for environmental damage in the region. There should be immediate and strict regulation on the aquarium fish industry.

Read the excerpt from Martin’s essay.Dog owners are more mature than cat owners. Dogs are more reliant on their owners, while cats are more independent. Caring for a cat requires minimal skills on the part of the owner, whereas a dog owner must be mature and highly skilled. Dog owners must be knowledgeable about training, teaching tricks, and caring for their pet. If you can only handle the basic task of caring for a cat, then you shouldn’t become a pet owner.

Read the excerpt from Jada’s argumentative essay.Teens should be required to have a job during high school. Having a job teaches responsibility and provides an opportunity to learn new skills. Learning how to juggle schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and a job is essential to helping teens acclimate to the adult world. While some teens may struggle to keep up, having a job will give them valuable skills for success later in life. If teens do not work in high school, they will not acquire real-world skills for adulthood.

Read the excerpt.Everybody needs a boost of energy at times, and caffeine is an easy way to wake up. Most people in the United States immediately grab for coffee to get a jolt of caffeine. While caffeine in coffee can be a tasty way to energize, caffeine also has drawbacks to healthy living, such as digestive issues, high blood pressure, and rapid heart rate. A more health-conscious alternative is peppermint oil. Peppermint oil provides an energizing effect that can increase brain oxygen levels and increase performance. Trying to increase focus by drinking coffee instead of using peppermint oil guarantees future health complications.

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Read the excerpt from Jahiem’s argumentative essay.It is imperative that elementary school students have their nap times revoked. Children under ten do not have enough responsibility to require an established rest time. In contrast, teenagers participate in extracurricular activities that require their full focus and energy. Sure, both ages are growing rapidly, but which group really needs more sleep? High schools should implement built-in rest time for teenagers to ensure that they are successful in their endeavors. Schools must choose between having rested children or rested teenagers.

Read the excerpt from Jamal’s argumentative essay.If fruit is an essential part of a balanced diet, then milkshakes should be considered a health food. Strawberries are the main ingredient in strawberry milkshakes. By incorporating fruit into the milkshake, it changes from an unhealthy snack to a nutritious treat. Vegetables can even be added to maximize health benefits. Adding milkshakes to the food pyramid would be an asset to all health-conscious individuals.

Read the excerpt.Pushing the keys on a piano activates wood hammers inside the instrument that strike strings inside, which then resonate to produce sound. The piano is usually categorized as a percussion instrument since percussion instruments create sound through impact between materials. However, a piano’s strings also make it akin to string instruments. A pianist can quickly learn to play many types of instruments because they are so closely related to the piano.

Read the excerpt from Sora and Yuma’s debate.Sora: When shopping, using the self-checkout essentially qualifies customers as employees. The customer must scan items, bag products, and enter codes. These are the same basic tasks required of a cashier. So, why does a store need both of them? Yuma: The duties of a cashier are far more involved than self-checkout. Self-checkout is a luxury offered to busy customers in a hurry. However, this does not qualify a customer as an employee.

Read the excerpt from Amir’s argumentative essay.Plants and hamsters require minimal caretaking skills. They both require food and water, which are easy to provide. Hamsters prefer not to be bothered by their owners. Though some people talk to them, plants grow just fine without this attention. If you have the capability of maintaining a plant, you can handle caring for a hamster.