A speaker who distorts an opposing view making it seem insignificant is using the __________ fallacy.

A. Hasty generalization
B. Slippery slope
C. Straw man
D. None of the above


C. Straw man

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A major difference between being the subject of a subpoena and a search warrant is that ______.

a. there is no difference; you must immediately comply with both b. there is no difference; you can file a motion to quash both c. you can challenge the search warrant in court but must immediately comply with a subpoena d. you can challenge the subpoena in court but must immediately comply with a search warrant

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Which is NOT one of the effects of globalization identified by the members of the social justice movement?

A) inequality B) multinational unity C) cultural destruction D) ecological damage E) democratic deficits

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The software on which most Internet traffic operates is the ______.

A. World Wide Web B. ISP C. browser D. hyperlink

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Connectives are

a. transitions. b. internal previews. c. internal summaries. d. signposts e. all of the above.

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