Question

A congressional candidate takes out a full-page ad in a newspaper, in which he reveals apparently scandalous information about his opponent.

A reader should regard this advertisement
A) with caution, since the source is not objective.
B) with contempt, since the charges are probably untrue.
C) with concern, because the information is probably delicate.
D) with despair, because it is certainly yet another example of base mudslinging.

Answer 1

Answer: A. with caution, since the source is not objective.

Explanation: a reader should regard this advertisement with caution, since the source is not objective. The fact that it's not coming from an unattached source makes it suspect.

Answer 2

I think the answer is A, the reader should regard the advertisement with caution, since the source is not objective. Given that the congressional candidate reveals scandalous information about his opponent suggests that he had malicious intent towards his opponent. However, whether the information stated in the advertisement is true or not should still be verified.