Which of the following is NOT true of arguments?
A) They have been called "the giving of reasons"
B) Making an argument involves an objective of changing an old view into a new belief
C) Arguments contain one or more reasons for a conclusion
D) Arguments can be strong or weak
E) All of the above are true of arguments

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All the statements A through D accurately describe characteristics of arguments, making E the correct choice because it states that all the given options are true of arguments. Arguments are indeed often described as "the giving of reasons" (A), they typically aim to persuade or change beliefs (B), they contain reasons leading to a conclusion (C), and they can vary in strength (D).

Which of the Following Is NOT True of Arguments