The text argues that Porter either voted for Hazel or he hates her. However, Porter could have voted for someone he considers a better candidate while still liking Hazel. This illustrates a type of logical fallacy known as a false dichotomy.
Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
Did Porter vote for Hazel for school president, or does he hate her for some reason?
A: circular reasoning: an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself
B: bandwagon fallacy: the assumption that the popular choice is automatically correct
C: false dichotomy: an argument that presents only two choices when more options exist