Responding to Contradictory Evidence
How should an author rhetorically respond when empirical evidence invalidates a key example used in an argument?
A
Replace or revise the flawed example while maintaining coherence within their overall line of reasoning.
B
Emphasize anecdotal instances that support their claim, overlooking broader empirical discrepancies.
C
Highlight unrelated strengths in different parts of their work without addressing flaws in examples.
D
Focus on questioning the methodology behind contradicting empirical studies instead of correcting examples provided originally.
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