Question

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Littering destroys the planet.
Which evaluation of the logic used in this sentence is most accurate?

(1 point)
Responses

The choice to make a false analogy undermines the argument by diminishing the real harm littering does.
The choice to make a false analogy undermines the argument by diminishing the real harm littering does.

The choice to use a frightening framing undermines the argument by overstating the impact of small actions.
The choice to use a frightening framing undermines the argument by overstating the impact of small actions.

The choice to employ the gambler’s fallacy undermines the argument by falsely predicting future outcomes.
The choice to employ the gambler’s fallacy undermines the argument by falsely predicting future outcomes.

The choice to attack people who litter undermines the argument by alienating the audience.

Answer 1

The evaluation that is most accurate regarding the logic used in the sentence "Littering destroys the planet" is:

**The choice to use a frightening framing undermines the argument by overstating the impact of small actions.**

This response captures the idea that the phrase "destroys the planet" may be seen as an exaggeration when referring to the impact of littering, which may lead to skepticism about the argument's validity.