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In an argumentative research paper, the writer should avoid straw man

arguments because they:
O A. lead to an unrelated subject.
B. are difficult for readers to follow.
C. show that the writer didn't understand a counter-argument.
D. expose weaknesses in the writer's claim.

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Answer:

D. expose weakness in the writer's claim

Step-by-step explanation:

A strawman is a fallacious argument that distorts an opposing stance in order to make it easier to attack.

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