When a Persuasive Speaker Attacks the Person Supporting an Issue

question 16

Multiple Choice

When a persuasive speaker attacks the person supporting an issue rather than the issue itself,which fallacy is the speaker committing?

• A)non sequitur
• B)hasty generalization
• C)ad hominem
• D)bandwagon

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