Reasoning that occurs when one attempts to persuade without adequate evidence or with arguments that are irrelevant or inappropriate is

A) a deduction
B) an analogy
C) an attack
D) a fallacy


Answer: D) a fallacy

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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