represent a special case of persuasive argument. The basis of this tactic is to focus attention on an unimportant issue, making the other party believe that it is critical, and then concede on this issue in order to divert attention away from what is really a much more important issue for you.

A. Last-ditch-efforts
B. Level three type
C. Hypocritical forms
D. Feints

Opinion polls reveal that many people believe that the military buildup of the 1980s came at the expense of pressing domestic problems such as environmental pollution and deteriorating educational and transportation infrastructure. in short, people are becoming aware of

Read the quote about government in iran. “we thought that mr. khatami’s victory was a victory for us as well. the election of a more democratic government seemed to be a bright new beginning . . but within less than a year of the election, the journalists, reformists, and intellectuals began to be persecuted by hard-liners in the judiciary and intelligence ministry . .” —camella entekhabifard, “tehran’s eternal youth,” new york times based on this quote, how does camella entekhabifard feel about the iranian government? a. she supports reforms and was disappointed when they did not come about. b. she supports hard-liners who want the supreme leader to have more power. c. she believes reformers should be silenced to keep iran's government strong. d. she supports a more democratic government but opposes freedom of speech.

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