Question

By implying that removing earbuds will increase a sense of community, the author could be guilty of using which logical fallacy?

A) ad hominem
B) red herring
C) false causation
D) appeal to authority


Calling those who listen to earbuds "pod people" is an example of which logical fallacy?
A) ad hominem
B) red herring
C) false causation
D) circular reasoning

By mentioning that he or she is not a "Luddite," the author is anticipating which possible logical fallacy in a counterargument?
A) ad hominem
Eliminate
B) red herring
C) false causation
D) appeal to authority

Answer 1

1.) C

2.) A

3.) B

1) is false causation as earbuds do not necessarily decrease the sense of community.

2.) is an ad hominem as it attacks people who wear earbuds as 'pod people'

3.) It is a red herring as it is irrelevant to the topic at hand.