Question

Which argumentative statement contains a logical fallacy?

A)We should not follow Senator Smith's economic plan because he is an evil
and unscrupulous person.
B)The research shows that implementing this tariff for two years has caused
revenue to rise by two percentage points.
C)Working an after school job is likely to increase a student's sense of
responsibility--and help them earn a little money too!
D)If the school does not repair the leaking faucet in our science lab, the sink
is going get corroded and our water bill is going to rise substantially.

Answer 1

Answer:A

Explanation:this is not a logical reason not to follow him

Answer 2

A) We should not follow Senator Smith's economic plan because he is an evil and unscrupulous person.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is an example of a logical fallacy. A logical fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion does not follow from the premises. Logical fallacies can seem to make sense at first, but are in fact mistaken when examined more closely. In this example, the economic plan of Senator Smith is being discussed. However, the speaker advises you to ignore it because of the personal qualities of Senator Smith. This is an example of a logical fallacy because the personal characteristics of the senator have no impact on whether the economic plan is convenient or not.