LR - Argument Structure

Question 1

main conclusion

Answer 1

a claim that expresses what the argue is trying to persuade us to accept, whether or not it actually is true

Question 2

support

Answer 2

evidence/premises; the arguer provides these statement sin order to show us that the conclusion is true

Question 3

What question does support answer?

Answer 3

“Why do you believe (the conclusion) to be true?”

Question 4

subsidiary (intermediate) conclusion

Answer 4

a conclusion that supports a further conclusion; a clam that functions as both conclusion and support

Question 5

background information

Answer 5

“sets the stage”; the context necessary for understanding the argument

Question 6

signal words for conclusions

Answer 6

Thus; Therefore; Hence; So; Conclude; It follows that; As a result; Clearly; Obviously; Nevertheless; Nonetheless

Question 7

signal words for evidence

Answer 7

Because; Since; After all; On the grounds that; Given that; For; As shown by