The Fallacy in Which an Arguer Attempts to Discredit an Argument

question 135

Multiple Choice

The fallacy in which an arguer attempts to discredit an argument by making its author appear as a hypocrite is:

• A) Ad hominem circumstantial.
• B) Ad hominem abusive.
• C) Red herring.
• D) Tu quoque (you, too).
• E) Straw man.

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