When reasoning from specific instances, a persuasive speaker should be especially careful to avoid the fallacy of
A) false cause.
B) appeal to tradition.
C) hasty generalization.
D) appeal to ignorance.
E) false example.

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When reasoning from specific instances, a speaker may incorrectly assume that what is true for some cases is true for all cases, leading to a hasty generalization. This fallacy occurs when a conclusion is drawn from an inadequate sample size or from atypical examples.

When Reasoning from Specific Instances, a Persuasive Speaker Should Be