In the following argument, identify the premise and conclusion, explain why the argument is deceptive, and identify the type of fallacy it represents.

the congressperson is a member of a national firearms club, so i'm sure she will not suppport a ban on rifles.

choose the correct premise and conclusion of the argument below.

a.

premise: i'm sure the congressperson will not suppport a ban on rifles. conclusion: she is a member of a national firearms club.

b.

premise: i'm sure the congressperson may suppport a ban on rifles. conclusion: she is a member of a national firearms club.

c.

premise: the congressperson is a member of a national firearms club. conclusion: i'm sure she may suppport a ban on rifles.

d.

premise: the congressperson is a member of a national firearms club. conclusion: i'm sure she will not suppport a ban on rifles.

choose the best explanation for why the fallacy is deceptive.

a.

the conclusion is based on the distortion of someone's words or beliefs and the premise is stated as the opposite as the conclusion.

b.

the conclusion is based on a personal allegation and a distortion of someone's words or beliefs.

c.

the conclusion is stated as if it were the only possible conclusion and the premise is stated as the opposite as the conclusion.

d.

the conclusion is based on a personal allegation and stated as if it were caused by the premise.

choose the type of fallacy the argument represents. select all that apply.

a.

straw man

b.

hasty generalization

c.

personal attack

d.

appeal to ignorance

e.

circular reasoning