Read the passage from a debate speech.
Which statement best explains why the evidence
The current trade situation in this nation is unacceptable.
provided in the text is a fallacy?
We continue to lose money to other nations, while those
nations prosper. have a detailed plan to get our country
• The speaker uses anecdotal evidence with phrases
-and its people-back on the right track. My opponent,
like "back on the right track."
who uses her time to spread lies and rumors while
The speaker uses a bandwagon statement by
eating nice dinners bought by you taxpayers, does not
complaining that other nations prosper.
even have plan. I question her priorities.
The speaker uses an ad hominem argument by
attacking an opponent's honesty.
The speaker uses a false dilemma by claiming to
have the ideal plan.