Consider the positive evaluative adjectives: "Sensible, Well-Educated, Informed, Truth-Seeking, Open-Minded, Persuasive, and Confident." The adjectives in that list typically best apply to which of the following?
A) premises
B) reasons
C) claims/conclusions
D) arguments
E) argument makers

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These adjectives describe qualities of individuals who make arguments rather than the components of arguments themselves (such as premises, reasons, claims/conclusions, or the arguments as a whole). They reflect the character and approach of the people engaged in argumentation.

Consider the Positive Evaluative Adjectives: "Sensible, Well-Educated, Informed, Truth-Seeking, Open-Minded