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Which statement best expresses the effectiveness of the arguments in these two paragraphs?

A. The Point author's argument is more effective than the Counterpoint author's argument because the examples are easy for readers to understand.
B. The Counterpoint author's argument is more effective than the Point author's argument because the evidence is based on a scientific experiment.
C. Both arguments are effective because they are based on evidence and sound reasoning.
D. Both arguments are ineffective because neither author explains how the evidence is directly connected to the claims.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Both arguments are based on logical reasoning and their conclusions do not reach beyond the scope of the evidence.

just did the assignment got it wrong then found the correct answer.

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The answer is D because Both arguments are ineffective because neither author explains how the evidence is directly connected to the claims.

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