Argument Based Questions

five statements that are NOT main conclusion/argument

background, alternative pov, aside, example/illustration, secondary evidence

evidence key words

because, since, for, from the fact that, after all, it is clear from

conclusion key words

therefore, thus, it is clear, it follows that, that is why, so, consequently. obviously, hence, as a result, studies suggest, clearly

parallel reasoning

identify two arguments with identical patterns of reasoning

method of argument

describe an author/speaker's reasoning strategy in an argument

point at issue

spot the issue over which two speakers disagree

role of a statement

describe a statement's function within an argument

main point

identify the author's main idea/message