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What is the definition of an argument?

A discussion that takes a position about an issue and presents reasons and evidence to convince an audience of its truth (correct)
A casual conversation about a topic of interest
A debate between two parties with opposing views
A series of unrelated statements

What are the elements of an argument?

Hypothesis, experiment, and conclusion
Opinion, anecdotes, and statistics
Introduction, body, and conclusion
Claim, reasons, and evidence (correct)

Which of the following best describes the claim of an argument?

A statement of its position about an issue (correct)
A personal anecdote related to the issue
A counter-argument to the main claim
An emotional appeal to the audience

What is the purpose of reasons in an argument?

To justify the claim and explain why readers should accept it (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of arguments, what is evidence used for?

To support the reasons and strengthen the argument's position (D) Signup and view all the answers

What must support the reasons for lowering or dropping parking fees according to the text?

Verifiable facts or statistics, stories or examples, or testimony from expert witnesses (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are assumptions, as described in the text?

Stated or unstated beliefs that must be held in order to accept the claim of the argument (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must a listener or reader do to determine the effectiveness and validity of an argument?

Look critically at each of the argument's elements and ask demanding questions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a shaky reason mentioned in the text?

The reason that the college is misusing the money from parking fees (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest happens if the assumptions behind the argument are not logical and true?

The argument falls apart (A) Signup and view all the answers