Matthew, a Well-Respected Claims Maker, Claims That Building a New

question 25

Multiple Choice

Matthew, a well-respected claims maker, claims that building a new bar near his neighborhood will result in an increase in alcohol sales in his community which will inevitably lead to an increase in crime. Matthew is employing which of the following techniques to defend his position?

• A) He is linking one issue to another.
• B) He is using a frame to express his opinion.
• C) He is making a factual claim.
• D) He is making an interpretative claim.

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Definitions:

Undistributed Profits

Profits earned by a company that have not been paid out as dividends to shareholders and are retained for reinvestment.

Earned Surplus Test

A financial analysis method used to determine a company's ability to declare dividends based on its accumulated, undistributed profits.

Capital Surplus

Represents the amount received by a company from the sale of shares above their par value, often reflecting the excess of invested capital over the nominal value of equity.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a corporation, thereby possessing certain rights and responsibilities.