Megan and Silvio Are Helping Each Other Learn Successful Argumentation

question 39

Multiple Choice

Megan and Silvio are helping each other learn successful argumentation. Megan said to Silvio, "I think the death penalty should be repealed, and you should think so, too." Because Megan is showing the problem of _____ in her argument, Silvio should ask her _____.

• A) arguing from possibility; to increase the probability that she is correct
• B) belief perseverance; to change her view
• C) failing to make a basic argument; "Why do you say that, Megan?"
• D) over-generalizing; to identify specific instances when the death penalty is inappropriate

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