INSTRUCTIONS: Select the best answer for each argument. Dr. Harrison has argued that the open position in the mathematics department should be given to Dr. George. But Harrison's arguments should be discounted since Harrison and George are good friends

A) Weak analogy.

B) Argument against the person, abusive.

C) Red herring.

D) Straw man.

E) Argument against the person, circumstantial.


E

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