While watching TV,Traci sees a commercial in which a famous actor endorses a political candidate.This is an example of
A)an appeal to misplaced authority.
B)a non sequitur.
C)a bandwagon fallacy.
D)a red herring fallacy.

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An appeal to misplaced authority occurs when someone is considered an expert or authority in one area but is used to endorse or support something outside of their area of expertise. The famous actor may be skilled in acting but is not necessarily an expert on politics, making their endorsement irrelevant to the candidate's qualifications or abilities.

While Watching TV,Traci Sees a Commercial in Which a Famous