In _____, an arguer attempts to evoke feelings of compassion, where such feelings, however understandable, are not relevant to the truth of the arguer's conclusion.
A) the fallacy of attacking the motive
B) the fallacy of appeal to pity
C) the fallacy of scare tactics
D) the fallacy of personal attack

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The fallacy of appeal to pity occurs when an arguer tries to win support for an argument or idea by exploiting the audience's pity or compassion, rather than providing evidence relevant to the argument's conclusion.

In _____, an Arguer Attempts to Evoke Feelings of Compassion