Which Step in Refuting an Argument Would Be Characterized by a Statement

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which step in refuting an argument would be characterized by a statement such as "I don't support the increase in student activity fees for two reasons: the college just raised tuition 5 percent and the poor economy has stressed many students and their parents to the limit"?

• A)Assess the reasoning
• B)State the opposing claim
• C)Assess the evidence
• D)Listen to the argument
• E)Preview your objections

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