To accurately identify the type of fallacy demonstrated in the article excerpt, I would need to see the specific content of the excerpt. However, I can provide you with definitions for the fallacies you've listed:
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Ad Hominem: This fallacy occurs when an argument attacks a person's character or traits instead of addressing the argument itself.
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Loaded Language: This involves using emotionally charged language to sway an audience's feelings rather than making a logical argument.
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Gambler’s Fallacy: This is the belief that past random events affect the probabilities of future random events occurring, commonly expressed in gambling situations.
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Slippery Slope: This fallacy argues that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events resulting in significant (and often undesirable) consequences.
If you provide the excerpt, I can help you pinpoint which specific fallacy is present.