Question

13. Read the passage.

Answer 1

The correct option is A. “On the battlefield of energy we can win for our Nation a new confidence, and we can seize control again of our common destiny.” I took the test and got this right, so I can confirm that this is the best choice.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A. “On the battlefield of energy we can win for our Nation a new confidence, and we can seize control again of our common destiny.”

Explanation:

Fallacious reasoning, or faulty reasoning, is the construction of an argument through the use of invalid premises. Arguments that are fallacious usually appear to be well-constructed and developed until they are examined more carefully.  In this case, Carter is committing a fallacy by linking energy independence with the spirit of war, and offering it as a solution for all the problems of the country.