Watch the 2013 Ben Affleck speech for grammies 4. What counterclaims does the speaker address, and how does he respond to them?

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5. What examples of fallacious reasoning, distorted or weak evidence, and exaggerated language occur in the speech?

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6. Write a 1–2 paragraph evaluation of the speaker’s argument. Discuss whether the speaker used valid reasoning and sufficient evidence to support his viewpoint.

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first thing to remember

most compelling evidence

must be remembered

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on the negative side

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option 3

explanation:

the answer is a                       : ) i know it is