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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A. rhetorical sensitivity. B. communication apprehension. C. preference for procedural order. D. self-monitoring. E. none of these.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) the introduction B) the main idea C) the conclusion D) their introduction, and then restated in their conclusions for emphasis

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