Read this excerpt from the speech.

Last year my uncle did not receive a

promotion for which he was certainly

qualified. He believes that his social anxiety

contributed to this missed opportunity; he

often has difficulty mustering the courage to

speak up in high-pressure situations, which

causes him to be overlooked.

What makes the reasoning in this excerpt

fallacious?

The excerpt is based on false

information

The excerpt oversimplifies the

reasons why someone might not

get a promotion

The excerpt misdirects the

audience from the real issue,

equal way for women.

The excerpt attacks a group of

people personally rather than

arguing ideas.

Question

Macie Bates

English

5 March, 21:12

Read this excerpt from the speech.

Last year my uncle did not receive a

promotion for which he was certainly

qualified. He believes that his social anxiety

contributed to this missed opportunity; he

often has difficulty mustering the courage to

speak up in high-pressure situations, which

causes him to be overlooked.

What makes the reasoning in this excerpt

fallacious?

The excerpt is based on false

information

The excerpt oversimplifies the

reasons why someone might not

get a promotion

The excerpt misdirects the

audience from the real issue,

equal way for women.

The excerpt attacks a group of

people personally rather than

arguing ideas.

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Answers (1)

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German Walter · Answer 1

A

Explanation:

Fallacious means false or untrue/wrong or flawed. Based on the fact that he has social anxiety, he is going to feel like it is his fault that he missed the opportunity. He literally felt like he would not get the promotion when he walked in the door.