Question

which statement best explains why the evidence provided in the text is a fallacy? the writer uses an appeal to emotion by portraying her family as abandoned by policy makers. the writer uses a bandwagon statement by claiming that her family is an “average american family.” the writer uses an ad hominem argument by attacking those who make healthcare decisions. the writer uses a false dilemma by stating that insurance is both necessary and unaffordable.

Explanation:

A bandwagon fallacy is when someone claims something is true or right because it's popular or because others are doing it. Claiming one's family is an "average American family" is trying to jump on a supposed - common - experience bandwagon. An appeal to emotion (first option) is more about tugging at heart - strings rather than a bandwagon. An ad hominem is attacking the person instead of the argument. A false dilemma presents only two extreme options when there may be more.

Answer:

The writer uses a bandwagon statement by claiming that her family is an "average American family."