DOL 12.20 Inquierers

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Why might someone use a fallacy in a debate or argument?

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To distract the audience from weak reasoning in their argument.

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Which fallacy is represented by the scenario where Alex responds to Jamie's suggestion of a salad bar by saying, "What if I don’t want to be a vegetarian? I should be allowed to make my own choices!"?

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Straw man fallacy

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What is the best way to rewrite a logical fallacy so that it provides logical reasoning?

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Replace exaggerated or distracting language with evidence that supports the claim.