Frank Argues That It's Not a Good Idea for Underage

question 103

Multiple Choice

Frank argues that it's not a good idea for underage people to drink alcoholic beverages. Apparently Frank wants everyone to be a teetotaler. Bring back prohibition for good-that's what Frank wants. But prohibition was a complete failure in the thirties. Obviously Frank's argument is misguided.

• A) Accident.
• B) Begging the question.
• C) No fallacy.
• D) Hasty generalization.
• E) Straw man.

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