A straw man argument is one in which an arguer does which of the following?
(a) Directs attention to the refutation of an argument that was never raised.
(b) Restates an argument in a way that makes it appear weaker.
(c) Commits a transfer fallacy.
(d) All of the above
D
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The text mentions that many of the most memorable quotes from famous speakers were from which part of their speeches?
A) the introduction B) the main idea C) the conclusion D) their introduction, and then restated in their conclusions for emphasis
People who monitor what they say and who adapt their statements to how they think other members of the group may react are involved in
A. rhetorical sensitivity. B. communication apprehension. C. preference for procedural order. D. self-monitoring. E. none of these.