The Position Taken in the Argument Is Important Because It

question 29

Multiple Choice

The position taken in the argument is important because it

• A) shows the speaker's opinion.
• B) shows the speaker's conviction.
• C) reveals the knowledge the speaker has.
• D) is the starting point for presenting a convincing case.

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