Which logical informal fallacy is committed in the following argument: “Mr. X used abusive language toward the child who threw a stone at his car. Since child abuse is a crime, he should be reported to the authorities”?

Correct option is C

The fallacy here is equivocation, where the term "child abuse" is used in two different senses. Initially, "abuse" refers to verbal abuse (used inappropriately by Mr. X), but the argument equates it with the legal definition of "child abuse," which involves more severe criminal actions. This shift in meaning creates a misleading argument.
Information Booster:
· Appeal to Emotion: Tries to manipulate emotions rather than presenting valid reasoning.
· Hasty Generalization: Draws a conclusion based on insufficient or biased evidence.
· Appeal to Force: Uses threats or force to make a conclusion seem valid.