In the context of the types of propositions, a statement that is designed to convince an audience that something did or did not occur is a _____.

a. proposition of fact
b. proposition of value
c. proposition of policy
d. proposition of benefit


a. proposition of fact
In the context of types of propositions, a proposition of fact is a statement designed to convince your audience that something (1) did, probably did, probably did not, or did not exist or occur; (2) is, probably is, probably is not, or is not true; or (3) will, probably will, probably will not, or will not occur.

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. true b. false

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