Question

comparing arguments from diverse perspectives
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read the passage.
(1) social media is here to stay. (2) no amount of
complaining by an older generation who cannot even
turn on a computer will change the fact that we live in a
social media world. (3) increasing access to social
media for people who are afraid to use it or unwilling to
try it should be the first step toward making the playing
field a bit more even for everyone.
what fallacy does this argument use?
○ an ad hominem attack
○ an appeal to emotion
○ a false dilemma
○ a bandwagon appeal
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Explanation:

An ad hominem attack targets the person rather than the argument. Here, the older generation is attacked (they "cannot even turn on a computer") instead of engaging with their complaints about social media. An appeal to emotion tries to evoke feelings (not done here). A false dilemma presents only two options (not the case). A bandwagon appeal says something is good because others do it (not relevant here).

Answer:

an ad hominem attack