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tichca

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This fallacy misrepresents or caricatures an opponent's position, then refutes the false replica created. It also attacks a minor point in an argument, then claims this maneuver invalidates the whole argument.
 
  a. Appeal to false authority
  b. Pointing to another wrong
  c. Straw man
  d. Red herring

Question 2

This fallacy seeks to prejudice others against a person, group, or idea so that their arguments will not be heard on their own merits.
 
  a. Appeal to fear
  b. Poisoning the well
  c. Personal attack
  d. Appeal to false authority



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welcom1000

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b




tichca

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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