Question

hcsb_cr_1001345_2025 - 26_english 2 cr sem b
comparing arguments from diverse perspectives
read the passage
congress needs to pass legislation to protect the endangered species—and all organisms—currently threatened by climate change. all americans realize that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without threats outside of their control. if congress fails to address this today, then we all lose
which fallacies appear in this passage? choose three correct answers
an ad hominem is used to attack representatives for being distracted when hearing evidence
a false dilemma is used to claim that legislation is the only way to protect the environment
a bandwagon appeal is used to suggest that every american wants to help endangered species
a false dilemma is used to introduce the idea that the legislation will save us all
an appeal to emotion is used to make congress feel guilty if they do not support the legislation

Explanation:

1. Bandwagon Appeal: The statement "All Americans realize that these creatures deserve the chance to survive" implies that everyone is on - board with helping endangered species, which is a bandwagon appeal.
2. False Dilemma: The passage presents a situation where if Congress doesn't pass legislation now, "we all lose", creating a false dichotomy between passing legislation and not passing it as the only two options for the well - being of endangered species.
3. Appeal to Emotion: The idea that these creatures "deserve the chance to survive without threats outside of their control" and the statement "if Congress fails to address this today, then we all lose" are attempts to evoke emotions to persuade Congress to act.

Answer:

C. A bandwagon appeal is used to suggest that every American wants to help endangered species
D. A false dilemma is used to introduce the idea that the legislation will save us all
E. An appeal to emotion is used to make Congress feel guilty if they do not support the legislation