Category: General Knowledge | Last updated: 2026-09-18

When an argument tries to persuade by manipulating the audience's feelings, rather than relying on logical premises or evidence, which logical fallacy is being committed?

A) Red herring
B) Appeal to emotion (Ad Passiones)
C) Begging the question
D) Tu quoque

Explanation

The appeal to emotion fallacy attempts to sway an audience by provoking an emotional response (like fear, pity, or anger) instead of presenting a sound logical argument. Red herring distracts, begging the question assumes the conclusion, and tu quoque points out hypocrisy.

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