A slippery slope argument is defined as an argument that attempts to:

A) persuade another person without giving any real evidence at all
B) defend an unpopular, immoral, or vulgar idea by showing that its acceptance by society is unavoidable
C) prove something that cannot really be proven
D) show that something is desirable for itself, and not for something beyond itself
E) show that something ought to be avoided, since it will lead to a series of further consequences, with the final outcome being undesirable

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Final Answer : E, Explanation :  A slippery slope argument is a type of argument that suggests that taking a particular action will lead to a series of further consequences, with the final outcome being undesirable. It often involves a chain of events that is difficult to stop or reverse. The argument implies that if we take the first step, we will inevitably end up in a situation we would rather avoid. Therefore, the best choice is E.

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