A Straw Man Argument Is a Form of Diversion in Which

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Multiple Choice

A straw man argument is a form of diversion in which someone:

• A)changes the subject in such an obvious way that it appears that he or she has no brain (like the scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz)
• B)changes the subject in such a way as to support two opposing positions at the same time
• C)distorts an opponent's position and then refutes the distorted position instead of the real one
• D)distorts an opponent's position and then argues for it instead of against it
• E)attempts to distract an opponent with pointing and other gestures in order to avoid responding to what the opponent is saying

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