Which of the following conditions tends to make a one-sided argument more effective in persuading an audience than a two-sided argument?

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A one-sided argument may be more effective in persuading a relatively unintelligent and uninformed audience because they may not have the background knowledge or critical thinking skills to evaluate both sides of the argument. A two-sided argument may be more effective with an intelligent and sophisticated audience, a very rational and unemotional audience, or an audience that is initially opposed to the speaker's argument because they are more likely to consider alternative perspectives and evaluate arguments based on evidence and reasoning.

Which of the Following Conditions Tends to Make a One-Sided