Identify which fallacy has been committed. Look Jim, we know how much you enjoy working here at Value Corp, and we know you have a wife and kids to support. Now do you really think its a good idea to send that letter to the editor?

a. Red Herring
b. Poisoning the Well
c. Abusive Ad Hominem
d. Guilt by Association
e. Appeal to Pity
f. Straw Person Fallacy
g. Appeal to Fear


a

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