In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
That is why publicly invoking these symbols has to be an act of responsible citizenship and not self-serving demagoguery, but the difference can be hard to tell. The problem with emotive symbols is that though they can multiply the force of arguments, they cannot replace the arguments themselves debated. All persuasion harnesses symbols but principled persuasion must also provide arguments that can be _________.
Blank 5: principled persuasion must also provide arguments that can be _________ debated.
- Aabsurdly
- Bcarefully
- Crationally
- Dfriendly
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The passage emphasizes "principled persuasion" over emotive or self-serving tricks. Therefore, the arguments provided must be capable of being debated in a logical, reasoned manner.
The adverb "rationally" means based on facts or reason, which fits the standard of "principled persuasion".
The adverb "rationally" means based on facts or reason, which fits the standard of "principled persuasion".