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Writing a Research-Based Argumentative Essay about a Debatable Topic

Question 6 • English 10 B E-Learning

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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