During the O.J. Simpson trial, his lawyers were attempting to prove he was not guilty. In persuasion, this is known as
A) a proposition of action.
B) a proposition of value.
C) a proposition of fact.
D) a proposition of policy.

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The lawyers were attempting to prove that O.J. Simpson did not actually commit the crime, which is a proposition of fact. They were not arguing for any action to be taken, nor were they trying to establish a certain value or policy.