Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The _________ arguments used by the demagogue were certain to deceive many people.

  1. plausible

  2. involved

  3. syllogistic

  4. specious
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A demagogue uses arguments that appear reasonable but are actually misleading. 'Specious' means having a false appearance of correctness - exactly the type of deceptive argument that would mislead people. 'Plausible' might seem close, but it means appearing reasonable or believable, not necessarily deceptive.

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