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| − | + | '''Spreading''' is a rhetorical strategy used by debaters, such as attorneys. The method is to overload the opponent with a mass of information of dubious (or nonexistent) factuality, all of which the opponent must then refute. The goal is to bog the opponent down, especially in a scenario with limited time, to obtain victory by sheer confusion. | |
| − | In essence, the tactic is similar to a [[filibuster]], another rhetorical | + | In essence, the tactic is similar to a [[filibuster]], another rhetorical strategy that exploits limited time scenarios. |
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| + | [[Evolution]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:37, July 13, 2016
Spreading is a rhetorical strategy used by debaters, such as attorneys. The method is to overload the opponent with a mass of information of dubious (or nonexistent) factuality, all of which the opponent must then refute. The goal is to bog the opponent down, especially in a scenario with limited time, to obtain victory by sheer confusion.
In essence, the tactic is similar to a filibuster, another rhetorical strategy that exploits limited time scenarios.