Which of the Following Arguments Commits the Ad Hominem Fallacy

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments commits the ad hominem fallacy?

• A)Laura says that gambling on sports should be illegal, but she is an idiot.
• B)Animals should have the same rights as humans since they can feel pain.
• C)Daily exercise is important because it improves health.
• D)Frank thinks that higher education is becoming too expensive, and I agree.
• E)If Lenny believes that, then he's a fool.And he does believe it.So he's a fool.

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Definitions:

Thorax

The chest cavity.

Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation.

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The maximum volume of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal exhalation.

Residual Volume

The amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forceful exhalation.