An "ad hominem" fallacy attacks:

A The argument itself

B The character of the person making the argument

C The evidence presented

D The logic of the premise

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Ad hominem attacks the person rather than addressing their argument—a logical fallacy.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "An "ad hominem" fallacy attacks:" is Option B: The character of the person making the argument.

The other options — A) The argument itself, C) The evidence presented, D) The logic of the premise — are incorrect for this AP Exam Prep question. As explained above: Ad hominem attacks the person rather than addressing their argument—a logical fallacy.

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An "ad hominem" fallacy attacks:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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