Schaffer begins “The Value of a Sherpa Life” with the following sentences: On April 18, at about 6:30 a. m. local time, an avalanche swept down off the west shoulder of Everest and killed 16 climbers. To anybody who’s familiar with Everest climbing, it should come as no surprise that all of the men were Sherpa porters.

Which of the following best explains the function of these sentences in introducing and developing his argument?

A. summarizing his main claim
B. supplying evidence to support his central idea
C. engaging reader concern about the issue
D. making an introductory statement of his claim

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