Experts are highly valued for their opinions if they have reputations for integrity, for carefully examining the evidence, assessing risks, and making good predictions. Which of the following opinions would appear worthy of your trust?
a. Bank Financial Advisor: I would advise you to invest in the variable annuity
fund that offers me a hefty bonus.
b. Friend: If you want to get the best television set, just ask the salesperson for
a recommendation.
c. Attorney: After carefully reviewing your situation, I would say that you only
have two options if you choose to pursue a divorce according to the laws of
this state. You can share all your assets and debts, half and half with your
spouse, or you can take her to court, perhaps persuade the judge to give
you more than half, but also incur legal expenses than may come to a lot
more than what the judge would allow you.
d. Surgeon: You need to have your thingamajig taken out.
Question 2
An opinion becomes an argument when it provides supporting reasons and has the intention to be persuasive. Which of the following is an opinion that fits this definition?
a. You have to get a job. You have no inheritance or savings. Your wife can't
support you. Your unemployment insurance has run out. You have no other
alternatives.
b. A stitch in time saves nine.
c. I want it because I want it and that's all there is to it.
d. Homeless people are a federal problem.
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