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charchew

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This fallacy, instead of proving a claim, diverts attention into other issues.
 
  a. Appeal to false authority
  b. Poisoning the well
  c. Appeal to bandwagon
  d. Red herring

Question 2

This fallacy distracts attention from an admitted wrongdoing by claiming that similar actions went unnoticed and unpunished.
 
  a. Circular reasoning
  b. Pointing to another wrong
  c. Appeal to fear
  d. Appeal to pity


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ladyjames123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


charchew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Excellent

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