When Might You Be More Persuaded to Agree with an Argument

question 13

Multiple Choice

When might you be more persuaded to agree with an argument made by your grade 8 school teacher than with an argument made by your best friend?

• A)When the argument is about the most important school subject.
• B)When the argument is over the outcome of the War of 1812.
• C)When the argument is about the merits of a professional basketball team.
• D)When the argument is about a popular TV show.

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