Question

1. what is a red herring? *

○ a. restating your claim as your reason
○ b. arguing against a point that has not been made
○ c. something meant to distract from the topic
○ d. none of the above

1. what is circular reasoning? *

○ a. restating your claim as your reason
○ b. arguing against a point that has not been made
○ c. something meant to distract from the topic
○ d. none of the above

1. what is straw man? *

○ a. restating your claim as your reason
○ b. arguing against a point that has not been made
○ c. something meant to distract from the topic
○ d. none of the above

Explanation:

• A red herring is a rhetorical device that introduces irrelevant information to divert attention from the actual topic of discussion.
• Circular reasoning is a logical fallacy where the conclusion is used as the premise, meaning the claim is restated as the supporting reason.
• A straw man fallacy involves misrepresenting or exaggerating an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack, which means arguing against a point that was never actually made.

Answer:

1. c. something meant to distract from the topic
2. a. restating your claim as your reason
3. b. arguing against a point that has not been made