Amy is a really good swimmer. She swims like a fish! Amy has been swimming for 10 years and has won over 20 tournaments! Someday,
Amy is hoping to compete in the Olympics as a swimmer. Amy's arms
are as hard as a rock from swimming laps in the pool.
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Personification
d. Alliteration

In a debate focused specifically on the topic of whether new laws are needed to prevent distracted driving, the following argument is made. which type of special appeal does it demonstrate? “my opponent is correct—distracted driving is very dangerous. many activities—texting, talking on the phone, looking at maps, eating breakfast—all of these contribute to accidents. yes, we have statistics to support that. however, my opponent is totally ignoring the role that improper and inconsistent maintenance of your vehicle can also have in causing accidents! ” a. false analogy b. red herring c. bandwagon d. fallacy of argument from ignorance