In ________, an arguer attempts to evoke feelings of compassion, where such feelings, however understandable, are not relevant to the truth of the arguer's conclusion.
A. the fallacy of appeal to pity
B. the fallacy of scare tactics
C. the fallacy of attacking the motive
D. the fallacy of personal attack
Answer: A
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