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PhilipSeeMore

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The definition of the following fallacy is that it attacks a person's character or motives instead of addressing his or her argument.
 
  a. Red herring
  b. Poisoning the well
  c. Straw man
  d. Personal attack

Question 2

A conclusion is a clear statement of what an argument intends to prove or has supposedly proven. However, a conclusion can also be implied. In which example below does an implied conclusion appear?
 
  a. None of these choices.
  b. Internet dating websites make money.
  c. You eat hamburgers twice a day? Don't you know that red meat is not good
  for you?
  d. You should wear this pink jacket. It's really cool.



tdewitt

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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