An MPT task instructs you to draft a closing argument outline. What distinguishes a closing argument from an opening statement in structure and content?
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A
A closing argument previews evidence to be introduced; an opening statement summarizes admitted evidence
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B
A closing argument draws inferences from admitted evidence and urges a verdict; an opening statement previews what the evidence will show
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C
A closing argument introduces new witnesses; an opening statement does not
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D
There is no structural difference — both are equally persuasive advocacy documents