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An '''out of context''' quotation is a kind of quote mining or discrediting attack which attempts to "use a person's words" against them.  

An '''out of context''' quotation is a kind of quote mining or discrediting attack which attempts to "use a person's words" against them.  

"Putting words in someone's mouth" is another example.

"Putting words in someone's mouth" is another example. Sometimes, even a subtle change in wording can radically change what the speaker meant to say.

Sometimes, even a subtle change in wording can radically change what the speaker meant to say.

:As quoted in an advertisement for the film ''Be Cool:'' "...Travolta is as smooth as ever..." —Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

:The actual review: "[John Travolta's character Chili] Palmer is back in 'Be Cool,' and although Travolta is as smooth as ever, the picture is a bust, a grimly unfunny comedy with no connection to reality, and worst of all, running on and on for two dismal hours."<ref>[http://gelfmagazine.com/archives/the_blurb_racket.php The Blurb Racket], ''Gelf Magazine''</ref>

Like, "Most pollution comes from trees," a remark attributed by Anderson supporters to [[Ronald Reagan]] during the 1980 presidential campaign.

Like, "Most pollution comes from trees," a remark attributed by Anderson supporters to [[Ronald Reagan]] during the 1980 presidential campaign.