Which of the following student essay quotations could be best described a displaying the characteristics of a Rogerian argument? A. open double quote “In the matter of whether the prosecution or the defense is correct on the issue of whether this homeowner should be convicted of murder for shooting and killing the burglar who broke into her home, it is clear that both sides of this landmark legal case ultimately wish to see justice done. close double quote ” B. open double quote “The pale and broken body of a lifeless young woman mowed down in the bloom of life by a reckless and self-centered drunken maniac behind the wheel of a speeding car, never to graduate from college, marry, mother children, contribute her talent and intellect to society, or grow old after a long and satisfying life long dash —isn’t this heart-rending scene reason enough to crack down with tougher laws against driving while intoxicated? close double quote ” C. open double quote “In my opinion, global warming is a pressing concern, the solution to which stands to benefit all humanity. close double quote ” D. open double quote “Although many people consider an embryo to be less than a person, life begins at conception, and therefore the developing embryo should be treated as a human being with all the unalienable rights this categorization entails. close double quote ”

A. “In the matter of whether the prosecution or the defense is correct on the issue of whether this homeowner should be convicted of murder for shooting and killing the burglar who broke into her home, it is clear that both sides of this landmark legal case ultimately wish to see justice done”

A Rogerian argument first describes objectively opposing views:

In the matter of whether the prosecution or the defense is correct on the issue

Then It establishes a common ground and identifies common goals:

it is clear that both sides of this landmark legal case ultimately wish to see justice done.

Finally an agreement is reached, in this case justice must be done.