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What is a key element in presenting an effective argument to your audience?
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?
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?
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?
Why did the friend's second approach in the scenario make you feel more inclined to listen to her?
What should you do when presenting an argument to your audience according to the text?
What should you do when presenting an argument to your audience according to the text?
Why is it important to understand and identify your audience's perspectives?
Why is it important to understand and identify your audience's perspectives?
What is the main purpose of understanding your audience in argumentative writing?
What is the main purpose of understanding your audience in argumentative writing?
Which group of people is characterized by not having a particular opinion on the issue?
Which group of people is characterized by not having a particular opinion on the issue?
What type of evidence should be used to back up the reasons for your claim in argumentative writing?
What type of evidence should be used to back up the reasons for your claim in argumentative writing?
Why is avoiding personal attacks important when addressing the opposition?
Why is avoiding personal attacks important when addressing the opposition?
What is a key element to consider when identifying the opposition's views?
What is a key element to consider when identifying the opposition's views?
Which phrase should be avoided when making an argument according to the text?
Which phrase should be avoided when making an argument according to the text?
Why is it important to address the views of the opposing side in argumentative writing?
Why is it important to address the views of the opposing side in argumentative writing?
What should you do if you think the opposition could use a fact or statistic to support their counterclaim?
What should you do if you think the opposition could use a fact or statistic to support their counterclaim?
How can you make sure you address the arguments of the opposition effectively?
How can you make sure you address the arguments of the opposition effectively?
What effect does showing strong emotion have when making an argument according to the text?
What effect does showing strong emotion have when making an argument according to the text?
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