Use the sentence to answer the question.

My dad says everyone should recycle.
What kind of reasoning does this sentence use?

(1 point)
Responses

ad hominem
ad hominem

appeal to authority
appeal to authority

appeal to emotion
appeal to emotion

false analogy

1 answer

The reasoning used in the sentence is "appeal to authority." The statement relies on the authority of the dad's perspective on recycling, suggesting that his opinion is valid because he holds a certain position or experience.