Read the excerpt.
Everybody needs a boost of energy at times, and
caffeine is an easy way to wake up. Most people in the
United States immediately grab for coffee to get a jolt of
caffeine. While caffeine in coffee can be a tasty way to
energize, caffeine also has drawbacks to healthy living,
such as digestive issues, high blood pressure, and rapid
heart rate. A more health-conscious alternative is
peppermint oil. Peppermint oil provides an energizing
effect that can increase brain oxygen levels and
increase performance. Trying to increase focus by
drinking coffee instead of using peppermint oil
guarantees future health complications.
Which choice best explains the effect of the author's use
of faulty reasoning?
O The false dilemma diminishes the author's credibility
by failing to present options other than coffee and
peppermint oil.
O The audience is likely to dismiss the claims because
the author criticizes the use of coffee, which most
people enjoy.
O The argument distracts from the strong evidence for
peppermint oil because it compares it to coffee, which
is too dissimilar.
The non sequitur invites criticism because it connects
coffee's and peppermint oil's effects without showing
an actual correlation.