Read the argument excerpt.
Many dog owners find that they love the energy and
presence of large-breed dogs. However,sometimes
those owners live in small spaces such as apartments
or row houses with little or no outside space. Have you
ever seen a giant dog cooped up in a tiny apartment?
Clearly, large dogs need ample space to run and
exercise to maintain proper health. Owners should
evaluate the space needs choosing
one. If owners in small living spaces insist on keeping
large-breed dogs, the dogs" health will suffer.
Which statement best explains how the author uses a
logical fallacy to support the claim that owners should
evaluate the space needs of a breed before choosing
one?
The author establishes a false dilemma between
people living in small houses and those living on large
properties.
The author uses a straw man argument to claim that
dog owners do not care about the exercise needs of
their dogs.
The author creates a false dilemma between housing
large dogs on spacious properties or hurting the health
of the dog.
The author uses a straw man argument to assert that
some dog owners do not understand how exercise
impacts the health of their dog.