Parts of an Argument

It is a statement in an argument which serves as a reason or evidence.

• Implication

• Inference

• Premise

• Conclusion

What are PREMISES and CONCLUSION?

• A premise is the last proposition from an argument and the conclusion is the reason why you believe that.

• Premises are propositions that give proof, evidence and support to the conclusion: the belief.

• Premises are propositions that try to prove that the conclusion is false.

• If the premises are false the conclusion can be true.

To justify your answer means to..

• back it up with evidence to support your claim

• explain it thoroughly

• explain why all of the other answers are incorrect

• evaluate

What is the main purpose of a conclusion in an argument?

• To introduce new evidence

• To summarize the main points

• To provide background information

• To refute the opposing view

Which part of an argument is typically used to persuade the audience?

• Premise

• Conclusion

• Evidence

• Counterargument

What is a counterargument?

• A statement that supports the main argument

• A statement that opposes the main argument

• A statement that summarizes the argument

• A statement that introduces the argument

In an argument, what role does evidence play?

• To confuse the audience

• To support the premises

• To introduce new topics

• To conclude the argument

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong argument?

• Ambiguity

• Relevance

• Complexity

• Length

What is the difference between a premise and a conclusion?

• A premise is a reason, a conclusion is a belief

• A premise is a belief, a conclusion is a reason

• A premise is a summary, a conclusion is an introduction

• A premise is an introduction, a conclusion is a summary

What is the role of a rebuttal in an argument?

• To support the main argument

• To introduce new evidence

• To address counterarguments

• To summarize the argument