Question

the writer of an essay acknowledges the arguments opposing his thesis and refutes them. in this sentence, arguments means: binding agreements that are enforceable by law assertions offered as evidence that something is true people who deliberately cause trouble journalists who broadcast on radio or television

Explanation:

In the context of an essay, arguments are statements or claims put forward as evidence to support or oppose a thesis. The other options do not fit this context. Binding agreements are legal - related, people causing trouble is a different concept, and journalists are not what "arguments" mean here.

Answer:

assertions offered as evidence that something is true