Question

argument vs. rhetoric:argument: the use of language, reasoning, and evidence to influence the thoughts and behavior of othersrhetoric: the art of speaking or writing effectively• the use of strategies and language to make an argument persuasiveat the center of an argument is the claim.claim: the position taken by the writer/speaker, what the speaker/writer is trying to convince the audience ofwhich of the following best defines rhetoric?an arguable statement in the introductionthe art of speaking or writing effectivelythe counterclaim in an argument

Explanation:

The provided text defines rhetoric as "the art of speaking or writing effectively" and also notes it involves using strategies and language to make an argument persuasive. Among the given options, one matches this core definition directly, while others refer to argument components (claim/counterclaim) not related to rhetoric's definition.

Answer:

the art of speaking or writing effectively