Question

Use the sentence to answer the question.

When you give them an inch, they will take a mile.
Which kind of flawed reasoning is this?

(1 poin

appeal to authority
appeal to authority

gambler’s fallacy
gambler’s fallacy

false dichotomy
false dichotomy

appeal to emotion

Answers

Answer
"The Gettysburg Address"
by Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg address delivered at Gettysburg Pa. Nov. 19th, 1863. [n. p. n. d.].
Gettysburg Address
Delivered at Gettysburg, Pa
Nov. 19th 1863.

Use the passages to answer the question.

LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM JAIL

Credit Line: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” April 16, 1963. The Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr.

What is one difference between the two passages?

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Responses

Lincoln responds to his critics, while King lists the concerns he has for unifying the country.
Lincoln responds to his critics, while King lists the concerns he has for unifying the country.

King’s tone is formal while Lincoln’s is more conversational.
King’s tone is formal while Lincoln’s is more conversational.

Lincoln believes some tension is necessary, while King calls for unity.
Lincoln believes some tension is necessary, while King calls for unity.

King believes some tension is necessary, while Lincoln calls for unity.
Answer
Use the passages to answer the question.

The Bill of Rights uses different techniques than Wilberforce’s speech to convey its point. What techniques are unique to the Bill of Rights?

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Responses

using lists to organize the document
using lists to organize the document

employing figurative language
employing figurative language

appealing to the readers’ emotions
appealing to the readers’ emotions

drawing attention to injustice
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The sentence "When you give them an inch, they will take a mile" illustrates a type of reasoning that suggests that a small concession will lead to much larger demands, often without a justifiable basis. This is an example of **false dichotomy**, as it presents the situation as having only two outcomes: either giving no concessions at all or facing overwhelming demands, ignoring other possible outcomes or middle-ground solutions.

So, the correct answer is **false dichotomy**.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
One notable difference between the two passages is that **Lincoln believes some tension is necessary, while King calls for unity**.

Lincoln addresses the conflict of the Civil War and emphasizes the importance of unity and the principles of equality, suggesting that tension is a part of the struggle for a greater purpose. Conversely, King argues for unity and nonviolent action in the face of injustice, reflecting the necessary tension that arises from fighting for civil rights.

Therefore, the correct response is: **Lincoln believes some tension is necessary, while King calls for unity.**
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The technique that is unique to the Bill of Rights is **using lists to organize the document**. The Bill of Rights consists of a series of amendments that are presented in a list format, clearly outlining individual rights and protections, while Wilberforce’s speech is more narrative and uses emotional appeals and figurative language.

Therefore, the correct response is: **using lists to organize the document**.

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