As an opponent in value argumentation, you have the strategic option of accepting the advocate's value criteria and then refuting her measurement of the value object as she applies the criteria

In using this strategy, which of the following would you NOT do? (a) Argue that the effect suggested by the advocate occurs only in an exceptional case or in extenuating circumstances.
(b) Challenge inherency by demonstrating that the value in question is either not central to society or the field, or that the value is subject to change over time. (c) Ask the audience to view the value object from the perspective of a different value hierarchy.
(d) Show that prominent sources in the field do not consider the effect or significance to be of great importance.


C

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In The Uses of Argument, Stephen Toulmin defines a "claim" as a statement that

expresses a specific position or some doubtful or controversial issues that the arguer wants the audience to accept. This illustrates the technique of definition known as (a) example. (b) operation. (c) synonym. (d) authority.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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