Which of the following is the best statement about beowulf? a. it is a long ballad originally written in middle english. b. it is an ancient work originally recorded by medieval clerics interested in preserving history. c. it is an epic poem of the oral tradition, and is the earliest known narrative in the english language. d. it is an archetypal heroic epic written in iambic pentameter.

In a debate focused specifically on the topic of whether new laws are needed to prevent distracted driving, the following argument is made. which type of special appeal does it demonstrate? “my opponent is correct—distracted driving is very dangerous. many activities—texting, talking on the phone, looking at maps, eating breakfast—all of these contribute to accidents. yes, we have statistics to support that. however, my opponent is totally ignoring the role that improper and inconsistent maintenance of your vehicle can also have in causing accidents! ” a. false analogy b. red herring c. bandwagon d. fallacy of argument from ignorance