George Lakoff argues that once the media has framed a story for the audience,
A. the issue itself becomes wholly discredited.
B. agenda setting becomes more difficult.
C. counterarguments become less effective in swaying the audience.
D. the audience ceases to apply personal judgments to the issue.
Answer: C
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