When a persuasive speaker attacks the person supporting an issue rather than the issue itself, which fallacy is the speaker committing?
a. non sequitur
b. hasty generalization
c. ad hominem
d. bandwagon
c
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A) a definition. B) an analogy. C) an illustration. D) an opinion.
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In hate crimes, the victim's appearance is more significant than the victim's specific cultural heritage.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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