Determine which fallacy is committed by the following:
"How can you say that's out? It was so close, and besides, I'm down ten games to two."
a. Appeal to force
b. Appeal to pity
c. Prejudicial language
d. Slippery slope
2007-05-04 07:24:01 · 4 answers · asked by Princess 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
B) Appeal to pity. He/she is pleading to get a break because they are already losing so badly. Not a very convincing argument but thats the idea.
2007-05-04 07:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by Corey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
without a question it's b appeal to pity because the person said how they were down 10 games to 2.
2007-05-04 14:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by molly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
b. Appeal to pity
2007-05-04 16:59:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say "C" but I am not educated in philosopy.
2007-05-04 14:30:22 · answer #4 · answered by asmikeocsit 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋