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What is the definition of an argument?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of reasons in an argument?
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In the context of arguments, what is evidence used for?
In the context of arguments, what is evidence used for?
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What must support the reasons for lowering or dropping parking fees according to the text?
What must support the reasons for lowering or dropping parking fees according to the text?
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What are assumptions, as described in the text?
What are assumptions, as described in the text?
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What must a listener or reader do to determine the effectiveness and validity of an argument?
What must a listener or reader do to determine the effectiveness and validity of an argument?
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What is an example of a shaky reason mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a shaky reason mentioned in the text?
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What does the text suggest happens if the assumptions behind the argument are not logical and true?
What does the text suggest happens if the assumptions behind the argument are not logical and true?
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