4. When your friend asks you how you like his new girlfriend you should tell him your true opinion because lying is wrong. a) amphiboly b) red herring - diversion c) division d) accident -sweeping generalization e) false dilemma
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The statement suggests that you should always tell your friend your true opinion about his new girlfriend because lying is wrong. This implies that there are only two options: telling the truth or lying, which is a false dichotomy. Show more…
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