Question

question 11
how can a naysayer affect your argument?
a naysayer lowers the writers credibility by identifying and attacking an opponents character.
a naysayer lowers the writers credibility by identifying and addressing potential counterarguments.
a naysayer raises the writers credibility by identifying and addressing potential counterarguments.

Explanation:

A naysayer framework involves acknowledging and addressing potential counterarguments in a piece of writing. This demonstrates that the writer has considered multiple perspectives, which strengthens their ethos (credibility) rather than weakening it. Attacking an opponent's character is an ad hominem fallacy, unrelated to the naysayer rhetorical strategy.

Answer:

A naysayer raises the writer's credibility by identifying and addressing potential counterarguments.