Question

question 11 (1 point)
which is the best example of an ad hominem (personal attack) fallacy?
○ youre nothing but a fearmongering and paranoid war hawk!
○ your product made more than two dozen people sick last year!
○ the money you want to spend on building a new city hall will mean higher taxes!
○ the information youre basing your conclusions on is outdated!

Explanation:

An ad hominem fallacy attacks a person's character instead of addressing their argument. The first option ("You're nothing but a fearmongering and paranoid war hawk!") directly attacks the person's character. The second option criticizes a product, the third discusses financial implications of a project, and the fourth critiques the information's timeliness—none are personal attacks on the person.

Answer:

A. You're nothing but a fearmongering and paranoid war hawk!