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QuizMultiple Choice

The Impact of Diction and Syntax on Mood — Unit test

Question 36 • CR_English II B_1104_SAISD 25-26

Which best defines a logical fallacy?

Answer
a
an error in reasoning
c
credit given to an author for his or her ideas
a
an opposing argument
e
evidence based on scientific research

Explanation

A logical fallacy is a mistake or flaw in reasoning that makes an argument unreliable. Therefore, the best definition is “an error in reasoning.” Credit given to an author is attribution, and an opposing argument or scientific evidence is not itself a fallacy.

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