AICE Thinking Skills Argument Elements
Exam Questions and Answers
Argument - -A statement put forth and supported by evidence
- Main Conclusion - -What the author is trying to persuade the reader to
believe
- intermediate conclusion - -Conclusions that support the main conclusion
and still try to prove something
- Word indicators of conclusions are... - -However, should, so, must,
therefore, thus, accordingly, as a result
- Reason - -a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
- Counter assertion - -An expression of an alternate opinion which explains
why it is wrong. Just a simple claim
- Counter argument - -Claim against the main conclusion that is supported
by reasons
- Example - -A specific instance which makes reasoning clear by illustrating
it.
- Evidence - -Consists of facts and data that support a reason
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Exam Questions and Answers
Argument - -A statement put forth and supported by evidence
- Main Conclusion - -What the author is trying to persuade the reader to
believe
- intermediate conclusion - -Conclusions that support the main conclusion
and still try to prove something
- Word indicators of conclusions are... - -However, should, so, must,
therefore, thus, accordingly, as a result
- Reason - -a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
- Counter assertion - -An expression of an alternate opinion which explains
why it is wrong. Just a simple claim
- Counter argument - -Claim against the main conclusion that is supported
by reasons
- Example - -A specific instance which makes reasoning clear by illustrating
it.
- Evidence - -Consists of facts and data that support a reason
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