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abern

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The logical fallacy can be achieved by ________.
 
  A) focusing on irrelevant issues to draw attention away from a central issue
  B) supporting an idea by comparing it to something that is not comparable
  C) drawing a conclusion from a sample that is either too small or does not represent the larger population
  D) attacking a person who disagrees with you rather than addressing the issues
  E) asserting that only two choices exist, while ignoring other options

Question 2

Which of the following logical fallacies involves offering evidence such as everybody knows?
 
  A) An appeal to popular opinion
  B) An ad hominem attack
  C) A false dilemma
  D) A false analogy
  E) A red herring



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Explanation: E) A logical fallacy asserts that only two choices exist, while ignoring other options

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) A logical fallacy that is an appeal to popular opinion involves offering as evidence statements such as everybody knows.



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