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An example of the type of emotional appeal known as false authority is
 
  a. a sports-drink commercial featuring tennis star Serena Williams.
  b. a political candidate describing his working-class background.
 
  e. the placement of small American flags throughout an entire used car lot.
  f. an editorial claiming that 75 of parents support prayer in schools.

Question 2

The purpose of an ad hominem argument is to
 
  a. attack the holder of an opposing viewpoint rather than the viewpoint.
  b. urge people to do or buy what everyone else is doing or buying.
 
  g. establish positive or negative feelings by using emotionally charged language.
  h. link a product, idea, or position with others that are already highly regarded.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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