Including counterarguments in your speech is an effective persuasive strategy for all of the following reasons except:
A. When you include a counterargument, you demonstrate to your audience that you think they are smart.
B. When you address counterarguments, you add to your credibility.
C. When you address a counterargument, you distract your audience from the weaknesses in your argument.
D. When you include a counterargument, you can control and frame the terms of the discussion.
Answer: C
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