English, 07.10.2019 02:20, Margieeee

Select the correct answer.
why do authors use red herrings?

a.
to represent the views of an opponent in a falsely negative way
b.
to distract readers from a weak argument by turning them away from the original topic
c.
to present readers with only two choices for handling a situation
d.
to support a broad conclusion based on a small amount of information

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a.
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