Unit 7 · Lesson 2• 23 min

Exposing Hidden Premises

Today's lesson

Cross-examination is the best tool for forcing an…

Quick Check

1. What should you do immediately after exposing a hidden premise in cross-examination?
2. True or False?
"A cross-examination question aimed at exposing a hidden premise should be phrased broadly and vaguely so the opponent has room to answer however they like."

Answer all 2 questions to check.

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Takeaway

Ask narrow questions that force a hidden premise into the open, then quote the opponent's own…