identify such rhetorical fallacies as ad hominem, exaggeration, stereotyping, or categorical claims in persuasive texts
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Why does Luka mention Jesse Martin in paragraph 7?
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To suggest that Jesse be one of the sailors who helps Laura plan her trip
To imply that Laura should wait until she is a few years older to sail alone
To show that male sailors and female sailors are equally skilled at sailing
To add support to his claim that young people are capable of sailing alone
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Which of Maya’s statements is an example of stereotyping?
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Time passes quickly; every minute is one less minute to live.
I think sailing around the world would be a fabulous idea, but when you are 18 and legally an adult.
Even if Laura completes her schoolwork onboard the boat, she would miss the opportunity to work in a group and share her ideas with other students.
I think parents and judges should make the decision because teenagers often make irrational decisions, especially when trying to obtain attention for a world record.
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Why does Luka mention Jesse Martin in paragraph 7?
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7.11.B: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Persuasive Text
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Which of Maya’s statements is an example of stereotyping?
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7.11.B: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Persuasive Text
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Which sentence from the blog entry is an example of stereotyping?
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7.11.B: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Persuasive Text
