Question 1 (1 point)

Question

One of Thomas Paine's rhetorical strengthens is his ability to acknowledge and refute counterarguments. Which of the following is NOT a reason to engage in counter-arguments?

Question 1 options:

To engage in a good faith argument

To reveal the weaknesses of the opponent's position

To reveal the weaknesses of one's position

To show the writer has considered the main points of the opponent's position

Question 2 (1 point)
Paine's writings are effective because they appeal to both -

Question 2 options:

faith and fear

emotion and faith

reason and emotion

fear and anger

Answer 1

Question 1: The option that is NOT a reason to engage in counter-arguments is:

• To reveal the weaknesses of one's position

Question 2: Paine's writings are effective because they appeal to both:

• reason and emotion