Jim, It's Clear That You Want That Job with the Acme

question 109

Multiple Choice

Jim, it's clear that you want that job with the Acme accounting agency. Therefore, to improve your chances, you should tell the interviewer that if he doesn't give you the job you will kidnap one of his children.

• A) Missing the point.
• B) False cause.
• C) Appeal to force.
• D) No fallacy.
• E) Begging the question.

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