A persuasive argument relies heavily on the authority of a respected figure. Which logical fallacy is most likely to be present if the figure's expertise is irrelevant to the argument's topic?

The logical fallacy most likely present is the appeal to authority, specifically an irrelevant authority. A persuasive argument aims to convince someone of a claim's truth or validity. A logical fallacy is a flaw in reasoning that makes an argument invalid or unsound. The appeal to authority fallacy occurs when an argument claims something is true simply because an authority figure says it is. This isn't inherently wrong; experts often *do* provide rel....