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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Samantha is giving a speech on binge drinking. She uses supporting material that says, "A binge drinker is a man who drinks five or more drinks in one sitting or a woman who drinks four." This type of supporting material is

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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