Roger is giving a persuasive speech against school uniforms. One of his arguments is, "There are many significant issues in our public schools today, such as violence and drugs, so why are we so focused on what kids are wearing?" What fallacy does Roger's speech contain?
A. bandwagon appeal
B. slippery slope
C. red herring
D. straw man
Answer: C
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a. flexible. b. opaque. c. polysemic. d. anthromorphic. e. None of the above.
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a. it should be relevant to your topic. b. it should be appropriate to the occasion. c. it should be brief to avoid upstaging your message. d. all of the above should be kept in mind.
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