Which statement explains how the author’s use of a straw man impacts the overall argument? A.) It weakens the overall argument by distracting from the benefits of year-round school by focusing on what students do with free time.
B.) It strengthens the overall argument by pointing out that students’ time spent at school is mostly wasted.
C.) It weakens the overall argument by inviting criticism with the exaggeration of the amount of learning students lose in the summer.
D.) It strengthens the overall argument by advocating for students’ learning and pushing for best practices.