Question

which questions must be considered when evaluating the effectiveness of an argument? select four options.
□ is there empirical evidence in the argument?
□ is there reliable evidence to support the reasons?
□ are there logical reasons to believe the claim?
□ is the author’s claim clear to the reader?
□ does the author’s diction affect the reader as intended?

Explanation:

To evaluate an argument's effectiveness, we focus on core elements: clarity of the claim, logical support for the claim, reliability of evidence for reasons, and whether the author's word choice (diction) achieves its intended effect. Empirical evidence is not a universal requirement, as valid arguments can be deductive or use non-empirical reasoning.

Answer:

• Is there reliable evidence to support the reasons?
• Are there logical reasons to believe the claim?
• Is the author's claim clear to the reader?
• Does the author's diction affect the reader as intended?