Presenters who "take words out of context" select isolated statements from a source and alter, distort, or contradict the speaker or writer's intended meaning.

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Presenters who take words out of context selectively choose parts of a statement or text to manipulate it to support their argument or refute the speaker or writer's message. This tactic can be deceptive because it ignores the surrounding context of the original message and changes its intended meaning.

Presenters Who "Take Words Out of Context" Select Isolated Statements