Explain the benefits of addressing counterarguments, and demonstrate how to deal with them When confronting a counter-argument in your speech, you should __________.

A. represent the opposing argument honestly
B. give a specific reason why the audience should not accept the counter argument
C. admit there is some merit to the counter argument
D. all of these choices


Answer: D

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