What meaning is emphasized by the words temperate, prudence, and humanity in the paragraph? that princes are even harsher than Machiavelli describes
that readers should not have sympathy for a prince
that a prince should only be cruel when necessary
that weak rulers must learn to be frightening

C

Explanation:

that a prince should only be cruel when necessary

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the correct option is c) “logical reasons.”

writers should explain their position by writing logical reasons. in order to build effective arguments, clear evidence and logical ideas should be used to support the writers’ position.

counterclaims are used when the writers do not agree with a claim proposed by another author.

fair rebuttals are used by writers when a counterclaim to their position is being presented.