Which of these is a reason you would choose to use a definition as your supporting material?

a. You want to make a concept more vivid or forceful.
b. You want to place differences in context.
c. You want to use the opinions of others to support your position.
d. You want to describe a specific instance in which something occurred.


Answer: c

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