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Developing an Effective Argument

Question 3 • MO-English Language Arts 9 B-CR

What is a non sequitur?

Answer
A
a comparison of two things that are not alike in the way the speaker says
B
a weak connection made to predict something extreme
C
the act of using an argument’s conclusion as proof of that argument
D
a statement that is unrelated to the claim

Explanation

A non sequitur is a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from what came before it. In other words, it is unrelated to the claim or reasoning being discussed. Choice D gives this meaning; the other choices describe different kinds of faulty reasoning.

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