A speaker attacks an opponent's character instead of answering their argument. Which fallacy is this?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Ad hominem
- Step 1: Ad hominem attacks the person rather than the argument.
Answer
Ad hominem.
Why not the others: A straw man distorts the argument.
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