Which of the following is true of making a negative claim about a person's character?
A) Doing so always results in committing the ad hominem fallacy.
B) Such attacks can only benefit a personal relationship.
C) Such claims can be a relevant consideration in an argument.
D) None of these answers is true of making negative claims about a person's character.

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While negative claims about a person's character are often irrelevant to an argument (and in such cases are instances of the ad hominem fallacy), these claims can be relevant. For instance, if you are attempting to argue that someone likely committed a particular crime, it is relevant to note that the person has committed similar crimes in the past.

Which of the Following Is True of Making a Negative