Alogical fallacy that is redundant and often evades the question at hand is called? a. an ad hominem argument b. a straw man fallacy c. begging the question d. false causality

The correct answer is : B.   A  straw man fallacy.  Straw man

Changing or exaggerating an opponent's position or argument to make it easier to refute. ..Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack. When enlarging, manipulating or fabricating the whole argument of someone, it is easier to present your own position as appropriate and correct.

c.to compare several aspects of the tragedy to other worldwide tragedies

i will have to go with 1.

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