Question

What is an appeal to authority?

A. An appeal to show that a higher power supports the idea
B. An appeal to show that an argument is morally just
C. An appeal to show that an argument is reasonably sound
D. An appeal to influence a readers feelings​

Answer 1

Answer: The best answer is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is an appeal based on the idea that something must be true because an authority figure expressed that idea. It is often based on untrue or distorted ideas.

Answer 2

A. An appeal to show that a higher power supports the idea

Step-by-step explanation:

An appeal to authority is to show that a higher power supports the idea.