Chapter 1

Question 1

Assertion

Answer 1

A statement of fact or belief, provided without support or justification.

Question 2

Argument

Answer 2

An attempt to persuade someone through reasoning that they should agree with a particular conclusion.

Question 3

Conclusion

Answer 3

The final point that someone making an argument is trying to convince you of.

Question 4

Searching for a conclusion

Answer 4

When you’re trying to work out whether someone is making an argument, begin by seeing if there is a particular conclusion they want to convince you of.

Question 5

Explanation

Answer 5

Suggests the reason or reasons that something came to be the way it is.

Question 6

6 Types of Content, Info, and Expression

Answer 6

1. Description: reporting information in a direct and straightforward way. 2. Opinion: presenting a judgement without providing reasoning. 3. Clarification: spelling out or demonstrating a particular concept. 4. Summary: providing a brief outline of key information. 5. Belief: presenting a judgement without providing reasoning. 6. Illustration: spelling out or demonstrating a particular concept.

Question 7

2 Types of Info Presented with Reasoning

Answer 7

Argument & Explanation

Question 8

Argument

Answer 8

Persuasion through reasoning in support of a conclusion. An argument can have many premises.

Question 9

Explanation

Answer 9

Reasoning backwards from something assumed to be true