Which of the following are true? A. In Equivocation fallacy, two or more…
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Which of the following are true?
A. In Equivocation fallacy, two or more meanings of the same word create confusion.
B. Amphiboly is not a fallacy of Ambiguity.
C. Accent is a fallacy that moves in a circle.
D. Composition and division are fallacies of ambiguity.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A.
A and D Only
- B.
B and C Only
- C.
A and B Only
- D.
A, B, C and D
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Correct answer: A
Statement A is correct because Equivocation involves using a word with multiple meanings to create confusion.
Statement B is incorrect as Amphiboly is indeed a fallacy of ambiguity arising from grammatical structure.
Statement C is false because Accent involves emphasis, not circular reasoning. Statement D is correct since Composition and Division are fallacies of ambiguity concerning parts and wholes.
Since A and D are true.