Which of the following would be an example of an appeal to misplaced authority?
A)A CEO of a large toy company endorsing a new children's game.
B)A representative from an energy company endorsing nuclear energy.
C)An athlete endorsing a breakfast cereal.
D)A veterinarian endorsing a new type of food for dogs.

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An athlete endorsing a breakfast cereal is an example of an appeal to misplaced authority because the athlete's expertise and authority do not necessarily extend to nutritional or cereal quality matters, making their endorsement unrelated to their area of expertise.

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