1) Students who don't study don't do well in school. I am a student. Therefore, I don't do well in school. 2) The torrential downpour was light this afternoon.

3) Uniforms are the leading cause of stripping students
of their individuality. I don't understand why students
in high school are forced to start their day so early.

4) Parents are unreasonably strict when it comes to
curfews. After all, they can't possibly remember
what it’s like to be a teenager.

Match each statement to the logical fallacy.

A) hasty generalization
B) understatement
C) straw man
D) ad hominem

Which can writers improve their writing

Which most closely describes the author's use of historical information for the novel white fang? consider both texts provided. the author included details and descriptions of the dogs that match the historical details provided. b) the author changed the historical facts about early sled dogs to fit the needs of his plot and setting. c) the author changed the description and age of the dogs, which was necessary for his main character to develop bonds with the dogs. d) the author included historically accurate details of the dogs' working conditions, but the dogs he describes in his story are alaskan huskies.

The institute of international research is holding its annual convention. this year more than 500 scholars have been invited to hear research reports on many timely topics. approximately 250 big name scientists will be winging their way to washington, d.c. how can the underlined sentence be revised so that it fits the tone of the passage? a) approximately 250 people will be in washington, d.c. b) approximately 250 bigwigs will be flying to washington, d.c. c) approximately 250 science people will be going to washington, d.c. d) approximately 250 well-known scientists will be arriving in washington, d.c.