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The author makes a logical fallacy by calling his opponents "slobs." How

might readers who already disagree with the author view him after reading
this ad hominem attack?
A. They might become confused.
B. They might reconsider their own ideas.
C. They might dismiss the author's ideas.
OD. They might begin to agree with the author.

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User Gaitri
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Answer:

c) They might dismiss the author's ideas

Step-by-step explanation:

they would dismiss his ideas after seeing that he attacked them with ad hominem insults instead of using an actual argument

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User CHao
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