b. Briefly describe how diversion occurs in the argument. Choose the correct answer below. A. The conclusion is stated as if it were caused by the premise. B. The premise directs attention away from the conclusion. C. The premise is stated as the opposite as the conclusion. D. The conclusion is stated as if it were the only possible conclusion.

Diversion in an argument often occurs when the argument shifts focus from the main issue at hand. This can happen when the premises presented lead the reader or listener away from the actual conclusion, drawing attention to irrelevant points instead. One common example of diversion is the use of emotional appeals or anecdotal evidence that might sideline critical reasoning. By altering the focus, the argument can become less about the evidence and more about evoking a specific response from the audience, which dilutes the original intent of the argument.