Question

read the passage. congress needs to pass legislation to protect the endangered species—and all organisms—currently threatened by climate change. all americans realize that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without threats outside of their control. if congress fails to address this today, then we all lose. which fallacies appear in this passage? select three options. an appeal to emotion is used to make congress feel guilty if they do not support the legislation. a false dilemma is used to claim that legislation is the only way to protect the environment. an ad hominem is used to attack representatives for being distracted when hearing evidence. a bandwagon appeal is used to suggest that every american wants to help endangered species. a false dilemma is used to introduce the idea that the legislation will save us all.

Explanation:

1. "All Americans realize that these creatures deserve the chance to survive" is a bandwagon - appeal as it implies everyone agrees.
2. "Congress needs to pass legislation... or we all lose" creates a false - dilemma by presenting only two extreme options.
3. "All Americans realize" also plays on emotions to make Congress feel guilty if they don't support the legislation.

Answer:

A. An appeal to emotion is used to make Congress feel guilty if they do not support the legislation.
D. A bandwagon appeal is used to suggest that every American wants to help endangered species.
B. A false dilemma is used to claim that legislation is the only way to protect the environment.