6-3: Respect Your Audience

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What is a key element in presenting an effective argument to your audience?

Ignoring the audience's needs

Using a loud and aggressive tone

Not providing any evidence

Acknowledging counterclaims (correct)

In the scenario with the friend convincing you to join a tennis club, why did you stop listening initially?

The friend was calm and understanding

You were not interested in becoming a champion tennis player (correct)

The friend raised her voice

Your friend did not provide any reasons

What is NOT mentioned as a way to make an argument effective in reaching your audience?

Presenting specific evidence

Using a calm and positive tone

Acknowledging counterclaims

Ignoring audience's needs (correct)

Why did the friend's second approach in the scenario make you feel more inclined to listen to her?

She acknowledged your disinterest and provided alternative benefits Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when presenting an argument to your audience according to the text?

Acknowledge and address counterclaims Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand and identify your audience's perspectives?

To determine why they might have their views Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of understanding your audience in argumentative writing?

To strengthen your argument by educating and convincing them Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people is characterized by not having a particular opinion on the issue?

Group 2 Signup and view all the answers

What type of evidence should be used to back up the reasons for your claim in argumentative writing?

Specific, credible evidence Signup and view all the answers

Why is avoiding personal attacks important when addressing the opposition?

It shows respect to the audience Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element to consider when identifying the opposition's views?

Age group and value system Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase should be avoided when making an argument according to the text?

"I believe" Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to address the views of the opposing side in argumentative writing?

To strengthen your argument Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you think the opposition could use a fact or statistic to support their counterclaim?

"Nevertheless" Signup and view all the answers

How can you make sure you address the arguments of the opposition effectively?

By backing up your claim with evidence Signup and view all the answers

What effect does showing strong emotion have when making an argument according to the text?

It stops people from paying attention Signup and view all the answers