Question

13 multiple choice 1 point
______ are words that soften your claims.
rebuttals
denials
qualifiers
refutations
clear my selection
14 multiple choice 1 point
a(n) _______ can consist of a counter - testimony or a question about the validity of data.
argument
condition
refutation
qualifier
clear my selection

Explanation:

Question 13

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Rebuttals: Argue against a claim, not soften.
• Denials: Reject a claim, not soften.
• Qualifiers: Words like "some", "probably" that soften claims by adding nuance.
• Refutations: Disprove a claim, not soften.

So the correct option is Qualifiers.

Analyzing options:

• Argument: A general case for/against, not specific counter.
• Condition: A requirement, not related to counter - testimony.
• Refutation: Involves counter - evidence or questioning validity (like counter - testimony or data validity questions).
• Qualifier: Softens claims, not counter.

So the correct option is refutation.

Answer:

C. Qualifiers

Question 14