Main Themes and Techniques:
- Diversion: Distracting the opponent or audience with irrelevant issues to deflect attention from the main argument.
- Appeal to Authority: Citing the opinion of an authority figure, even when their expertise is irrelevant, to lend credence to one’s position.
- Concession of Minor Points: Agreeing with smaller parts of the opponent's argument to appear fair while maintaining the key disagreement.
- Appeal to Emotion: Manipulating the audience's emotions to obscure the rational evaluation of the argument.
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