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School uniforms should not be required because they are stupid and ugly.

How do you know that this example is illogical?

A. It attacks the opposition instead of the argument
B. It appears to the audience's innate desire to follow the crowd or fit in.
C. It so only restated using different words.
D. It uses strong language to arouse emotions, instead of appealing to logic.

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D. It uses strong language to arouse emotions, instead of appealing to logic.


This is because the person is not using any logic to back up their answer. They are using strong language ("stupid and ugly") to express their feelings.

User Jignesh Joisar
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The person isn't using any logic. They're simply saying it

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