Which fallacy does the following argument commit? "Bill got a new dog this weekend. That's why he didn't text me back; he's spending all
his time with his dog!"

A. straw man

B. false cause-effect statement

C. loaded language

D. leading question

Which statement best describes hopping’s viewpoint and purpose in this excerpt? the author believes diane france should not display soldiers’ remains, and she writes to persuade readers to avoid visiting the museum. the author thinks a union warship caused the submarine to sink, and she writes to inform readers about the war. the author thinks stories about the civil war are interesting, and she writes to entertain readers with true war stories. the author believes diane france’s work in making bone casts has many scientists, and she writes to give details about her experienc

Explain what the text says explicitly. reread paragraph 2 of "civil peace." what does this paragraph reveal about jonathan and his family's circumstances? cite textual evidence to support your response.

During the reading of the story, you may have found passages that were too good to keep to yourself. you wanted to make someone else laugh at them, too. twain's sense of the ridiculous, quick wit, and humorous exaggerations remain popular even today; and he is frequently quoted. copy three sentences or parts of sentences that you found particularly funny and would like to share with someone else.