Question

Tammy is passionate about animal safety. Her opponent feels that too much money is spent on helping animals in the neighborhood. Tammy spoke to the public to persuade them why animal safety should continue and more funds are needed. She did not discuss her opponent's viewpoint or counterclaim. Is this statement true or false? "Tammy did well because she did not include her opponents opinion and stuck only to hers."

A) True B)False
I think the answer is false ,but not sure.Btw thanks inadvance

Answer 1

Hmm, a strong argument typically includes a statement of one's own opinion, then your opponent's counterclaim, and reasons why the counterclaim is inaccurate or invalid. For instance, Tammy could have started off with a statement about how animal safety benefits the animals, and then address the counterclaim about it being expensive by stating it doesn't just help the animals, but the people as well. I think the answer here is false because Tammy's speech didn't include an argument about how expensive animal safety is. So false. I hope this helps, sorry it's so long.