Circular Reasoning Is a Logical Fallacy That Involves

question 45

Multiple Choice

Circular reasoning is a logical fallacy that involves

• A)reducing a wide range of choices to a simple "either/or" scenario.
• B)using irrelevant evidence to support your argument.
• C)trying to support a claim by restating it in different words.
• D)attacking an opponent's character, rather than countering his or her argument.

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