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    1. The document discusses identifying arguments and fallacies. It provides examples of statements and asks the reader to determine if they are opinions or arguments, and to identify the type of fallacy if present. 2. Practice questions are given to distinguish opinions from arguments, and to recognize common fallacies like post hoc, slippery slope, appeal to authority, hasty generalization. 3. An answer key is provided to check the responses for the practice questions.

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    1. The document discusses identifying arguments and fallacies. It provides examples of statements and asks the reader to determine if they are opinions or arguments, and to identify the type of fallacy if present. 2. Practice questions are given to distinguish opinions from arguments, and to recognize common fallacies like post hoc, slippery slope, appeal to authority, hasty generalization. 3. An answer key is provided to check the responses for the practice questions.

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    1. The document discusses identifying arguments and fallacies. It provides examples of statements and asks the reader to determine if they are opinions or arguments, and to identify the type of fallacy if present. 2. Practice questions are given to distinguish opinions from arguments, and to recognize common fallacies like post hoc, slippery slope, appeal to authority, hasty generalization. 3. An answer key is provided to check the responses for the practice questions.

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    english 99
    quarter 4 week 2
    MELC 9:Judge the relevance and worth of ideas,
    oundness of author’s reasoning, and the

    G9-ANANG
    fectiveness of the presentation

    MRS. MARIA CECILIA LORISTO


    MAKING VALID
    ARGUMENTS
    Practice 1
    Identify whether the statement is an opinion or an
    argument.
    1. Writing an essay is laborious.
    2. Travelling is an interesting experience since it is an
    opportunity to widen one’s horizons by meeting other
    people and emerging in other culture.
    3. Answering modules is a fruitful learning experience.
    4. Attending online classes is enjoyable because you get
    to virtually interact with your classmates and
    teachers.
    5. The novel we were assigned to read is somewhat
    boring.
    6. The storybook is interesting due to the colorful
    illustrations and mysterious plot.
    7. The artist’s performance is commendable since there
    is precision in his every move.
    8. Hiking is an enjoyable activity.
    9. Keeping a journal is ideal as it helps me document
    moments in life worth remembering.
    10. That actress has been brilliant since she her
    beginnings in the industry.
    PRACTICE 2
    Identify the type of fallacy of the given statements. Write the letter of your answers on
    the blanks.
    A. generalization C. slippery slope
    B. post hoc D. appeal to authority
    ____1. Kathryn’s little sister was playing with building
    blocks. When Kathryn passed by, she happened to sneeze
    and the blocks tumbled down. Her sister came running to
    their mom crying, telling that her sister ruined the palace
    she was trying to build.
    ____2. If I fail in English 101, I won’t be able to graduate. If
    I don’t graduate, I probably won’t be able to get a good job,
    and I may very well end up being jobless for the rest of my
    A. generalization C. slippery slope
    B. post hoc D. appeal to authority
    ____3. That local literary artist is a Nobel Prize winner. His
    opinion on the renovation of the old town library cannot be
    disregarded.
    ____4. Shiela is on a vacation and decided to visit another
    country. Upon arriving at the airport, she tried asking a local
    about directions on going to her accommodation. The man
    ignored her. She was convinced that the locals there are snobs
    to other nationalities.
    ____5. My grandmother doesn’t know how to use a laptop. On
    the other hand, my grandfather doesn’t use the family
    A. generalization C. slippery slope
    B. post hoc D. appeal to authority

    ____6. Mia’s older brother failed to graduate last semester


    because he got addicted to mobile gaming. Therefore, their
    parents strictly limited Mia’s use of gadgets and even
    refrained from buying her a cellphone on her birthday in the
    fear that she will become like her older brother.
    ____7. If parents would go abroad to work, their children
    wouldn’t be guided well. They are going to make decisions
    without close parental advice or consent. Consistently doing
    so would make their lives go astray.
    A. generalization C. slippery slope
    B. post hoc D. appeal to authority
    ____8. Our basketball team had been on a losing streak. Ever
    since I wore the new shoes my dad has given me, we started
    winning every game we participated in. They are my lucky
    shoes!
    ____9. I woke up with my stomach aching and noticed it’s colder
    than any other morning. The drop in temperature might have
    caused my stomachache.
    ____10. If I eat chocolate today, I would eat one again
    tomorrow. I would probably allow myself to eat chocolate the
    next days. Then, I would crave for more sweets like cookies and
    cake and won’ be able to stop myself. My diet would be ruined.
    A. generalization C. slippery slope
    B. post hoc D. appeal to authority
    ____8. Our basketball team had been on a losing streak. Ever
    since I wore the new shoes my dad has given me, we started
    winning every game we participated in. They are my lucky
    shoes!
    ____9. I woke up with my stomach aching and noticed it’s colder
    than any other morning. The drop in temperature might have
    caused my stomachache.
    ____10. If I eat chocolate today, I would eat one again
    tomorrow. I would probably allow myself to eat chocolate the
    next days. Then, I would crave for more sweets like cookies and
    cake and won’ be able to stop myself. My diet would be ruined.
    ANSWER KEY
    PRACTICE 1 PRACTICE 2
    1. OPINION 1. POST HOC
    2. ARGUMENT 2. SLIPPERY SLOPE
    3. OPINION 3. APPEAL TO THE
    4. ARGUMENT AUTHORITY
    5. OPINION 4. HASTY
    6. ARGUMENT GENERALIZATION
    7. ARGUMENT 5. HASTY
    8. OPINION GENERALIZATION
    9. OPINION 6. HASTY
    10. GENERALIZATION
    ARGUMENT 7. SLIPPERY SLOPE

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