By arguing that a new troubling condition is like an established type of problem such as crime or disease,claimsmakers
A)provide the audience with a way of thinking about the problem.
B)confuse the audience by involving too many different problems in the claim.
C)draw on existing resources already devoted to solving the established type of problem.
D)both a and c

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By comparing a new troubling condition to an established type of problem, claimsmakers are able to provide the audience with a familiar way of thinking about the problem (a). Additionally, drawing on existing resources already devoted to solving the established type of problem allows for more efficient mobilization of resources for addressing the new condition (c).

By Arguing That a New Troubling Condition Is Like an Established