In her speech, Cisela is trying to convince her audience not to take antibiotics when they are sick. She states, "Taking antibiotics is willingly ingesting poison." Cisela's comparison is considered what type of fallacy?
A) Emotional
B) Logical
C) Faulty analogy
D) Descriptive

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Cisela's comparison of antibiotics to poison is a faulty analogy. While antibiotics may have negative side effects and should not be overused, they are not the same as ingesting actual poison. This comparison is illogical and misleading.

In Her Speech, Cisela Is Trying to Convince Her Audience