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The statement shoes are brown is an example of?

The statement "shoes are brown" is an example of a generalization.

Here's why:

* It's a broad statement: It claims that *all* shoes are brown, which is obviously not true.

* It lacks specificity: It doesn't specify which shoes or how many shoes are brown.

To make the statement more accurate, you would need to be more specific:

* "These shoes are brown." (Specific shoes)

* "Most shoes are brown." (Statistical claim)

* "Some shoes are brown." (Partial truth)

Let me know if you'd like to explore other examples of generalizations!

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