Question

How does Anthony avoid committing the slippery slope fallacy?

O A. By using figurative language that creates a vivid image in listeners'
niinds
O B. By establishing her credibility and knowledge of current events
O C. By using reasoning and evidence to explain how an extreme
outcome might occur
O D. By repeating similar sounds in a sentence to create an engaging
rhythm

Answer 1

The correct answer is C)

Anthony can avoid committing the Slippery Slope Fallacy by using presenting logical arguments backed up with fact whilst explaining why it is very likely that, on the balance of probability, an extreme event might happen.

Step-by-step explanation:

A slippery Slope Fallacy refers to the act of basing one's prediction of a very abnormal event on one decision without presenting for consideration of the recipients of such information a logical picture of how such forecast was arrived at.

An example of a Slippery Slope Fallacy is given below:

"If one doesn't learn to read and write, they'd never amount to anything in life."

The sentence above does not make a connection between the undesirable event which is "failing in life" to the inability or refusal to learn how to read and write.

To clarify such a statement, Anthony can give reasons why one action can lead to the undesired outcome by explaining why.

Cheers!