Opposing Viewpoints

The media provides a meeting place to discuss opposing viewpoints. What is this "meeting place" called?

• bias

• public opinion

• public policy

• forum

How can counterclaims strengthen an argument?

• By using emotional language and personal attacks to discredit the opposing viewpoints.

• By acknowledging opposing viewpoints and addressing potential weaknesses in the argument.

• By ignoring opposing viewpoints and only focusing on the strengths of the argument.

• By avoiding addressing any potential weaknesses in the argument and only presenting one side.

Discuss the significance of acknowledging different perspectives in argument development.

• It leads to a narrow and biased analysis of the topic.

• It allows for a more comprehensive and well-rounded analysis of the topic.

• It complicates the argument development process.

• It has no impact on the quality of argument development.

Select 3 ways the media

plays an important role in setting the public agenda.

• Focus public attention on selected issues

• Offer a forums for opposing viewpoints

• Pass laws to support public needs

• Hold government officials accountable

Which term presents an opposing viewpoint in an argument?

• Contradiction

• Opposingview

• Antiargument

• Counterargument

The media plays an important role in setting the public agenda in all of the following ways EXCEPT

• focusing public attention on selected issues

• holding government officials accountable to the public

• makes contributions to political candidates

• offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated

What is the term for a structured discussion where opposing viewpoints are presented and debated?

• A) Symposium

• B) Forum

• C) Debate

• D) Panel

Which of the following is a benefit of considering opposing viewpoints in a discussion?

• A) It leads to a biased conclusion

• B) It strengthens the original argument

• C) It confuses the audience

• D) It weakens the original argument

What is the role of a moderator in a debate involving opposing viewpoints?

• A) To present their own viewpoint

• B) To ensure a fair and balanced discussion

• C) To support one side of the argument

• D) To conclude the debate

Which of the following is a common method for presenting opposing viewpoints in media?

• A) Editorials

• B) Advertisements

• C) News reports

• D) Opinion columns