Consider the following argument: "Christopher Nolan should win the award for the best picture this year. After all, last year, he had a great film and he wasn't even nominated." Which of the following fallacies has been committed in this argument?
A) the fallacy of scare tactics
B) None of the answers are correct
C) the fallacy of appeal to pity
D) the fallacy of two wrongs make a right

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The argument commits the fallacy of appeal to pity by suggesting that Christopher Nolan should win the award this year because he was unfairly treated last year, appealing to the audience's sympathy rather than providing a logical reason related to the current year's work.

Consider the Following Argument: "Christopher Nolan Should Win the Award