Which of the following is an example of an appeal to emotion fallacy?
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Which of the following is an example of an appeal to emotion fallacy?
- This product is the best because it has won numerous awards
- Everyone is buying this new phone, so you should too
- This medication has no side effects, so it must be safe
- If you don't vote for this candidate, the world will end
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - If you don't vote for this candidate, the world will end
'If you don't vote for this candidate, the world will end' tries to persuade through fear (an emotional appeal), not evidence. 'Everyone is buying this new phone' is a bandwagon fallacy, the awards claim appeals to authority, and 'no side effects, so it must be safe' is a hasty inference.
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