QUESTION 49: Shakespeare is the greatest writer of all time. This is because he wrote the greatest plays, and the greatest writer is the one who composes the greatest works. Which of the following statements most effectively challenges the reasoning above? 2 points This argument disproves its own premise. This argument uses ambiguous language. This argument assumes what it claims to prove. This argument introduces irrelevant evidence. This argument fails to make a clear claim.
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