Which line in this excerpt uses the logical fallacy of ad hominem?

2 answers:

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The line in this excerpt that uses the logical fallacy of ad hominem is this one: "The police, as usual, were as friendly as could be, but, because of the complaint, we had to turn down the volume." Ad hominem refers to the logical fallacy in which an argument is rebutted by attacking the character

Lostsunrise [7]3 years ago

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Answer:

C: More than likely, all they are concerned with is their selfish desire for pure silence and 8:00 P.M. bedtimes.

Explanation:

The line in option C uses the logical fallacy of ad hominem in which the speaker is accusing the neighbors of being only concerned with their selfish desire. This shows that the part that is complaining is not considering the motive, or trying to clarify the issue with arguments, only attaking the neighbors' reputation.

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