Understanding Arguments

What are the two main components of an argument?

• Introduction and conclusion

• Explanation and result

• Premises and conclusion

• Reasons and evidence

Why is 'Just Say No' not considered an argument?

• It provides a clear reason

• It lacks logical reasoning

• It is too long

• It is universally accepted

What is the primary goal of an argument?

• To express an opinion

• To prove or support a conclusion

• To persuade someone

• To entertain the audience

Which of the following is NOT an argument?

• A claim relying on faith

• A statement based on intuition

• An emotional appeal to feel bad

• A logical reasoning with evidence

What distinguishes an argument from an explanation?

• An argument supports a conclusion

• An explanation cannot be disputed

• An explanation is always true

• An argument provides entertainment

What makes a premise irrelevant in an argument?

• It does not support the conclusion

• It is not interesting

• It is universally known

• It is too complicated

Why is critical thinking important in evaluating arguments?

• To assess the strength of the argument

• To find the emotional appeal

• To make the argument longer

• To memorize the argument

What is NOT a characteristic of a strong argument?

• Logical reasoning

• Irrelevant premises

• Supportive evidence

• Clear conclusion

How can you tell if something is an argument?

• It provides reasons for a conclusion

• It makes you feel emotional

• It is based on intuition

• It is a popular opinion

Why might someone use an emotional appeal instead of an argument?

• Because it is easier to prove

• To provide clear evidence

• To make the conclusion indisputable

• To persuade without logical reasons