When you ask your audience to reject an idea because of a flaw in a person associated with that idea, you are using a/an ______.
A) name-calling
B) a glittering generality
C) bandwagon appeal
D) argument ad hominem

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This is an example of an argument ad hominem, which attacks the character of a person instead of addressing the merit of their argument or idea. The flaw in the person associated with the idea is used as a reason to reject the idea itself.

When You Ask Your Audience to Reject an Idea Because