Question #2

2) Why do we avoid what I call "audience fallacies" and "authorial fallacies" in our writing? Define each, provide a brief example of each, and explain the significance. (50-75 words)

We try to avoid audience fallacies and authorial fallacies for many reasons in our writing as we want to be as unbiased as possible. In no way do we want to make an assumption or generalization about the way a person things. Everyone can interpret things differently which is why it is important not to group people into a stereotype. It is easy for a writer to form such strong opinions and feeling about their topic which can at times create fallacies in their writing. They can begin to lose sight of caring about their evidence and making assumptions and generalizations. A common example of a audience fallacy used in writing is by saying that "everyone" thinks a certain way. By using the term "everyone" it groups the reader into a generalization which may not be true. While this is an example of an audience fallacy there can also be authorial fallacies when the author assumes that you will think a certain way. Never assume that an author says something that you have to agree with and remember that the dominant is never the only view.