In Your Own Words, Explain the Strawman Fallacy

question 36

Essay

In your own words, explain the strawman fallacy. What is wrong with it as an objection to an argument?

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Definitions:

Eudicot Leaves

Leaves of eudicotyledonous plants, characterized by a branched vein pattern.

Characteristic

A trait or feature that distinguishes an organism or object from another.

Insectivorous Plants

Plants that derive some or most of their nutrients by trapping and consuming insects and sometimes other small animals.

Nutrient-Rich Soil

Soil that contains high levels of essential nutrients for plant growth, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.