What Are The Reasons?

Question 1

Reasons

Answer 1

Provide a particular decision or holds a particular opinion; beliefs, evidence, metaphors, analogies, and other statements offered to support or justify conclusions; statements that together form the basis for creating the credibility of a conclusion; rationales for why we should believe a particular conclusion

Question 2

Arguments

Answer 2

Reasons plus conclusions; consist of a single or several reasons and a conclusion

Question 3

Characteristics of Arguments

Answer 3

They have intent and call for a reaction.
Their quality varies.
They have visible components - conclusion and reasons

Question 4

Questioning Process

Answer 4

1. Ask a why question: must provide support for a conclusion.
2. Why does the writer believe the conclusion?

Question 5

Words that Identify Reasons

Answer 5

As a result of; Because of the fact that; Is supported by; For the reason that; In view of; Because the evidence is

Question 6

Evidence

Answer 6

Specific information that someone uses to furnish “proof” for something she is trying to claim is true

Question 7

Clues for Identifying and Organizing the Reasoning of a Passage

Answer 7

1. Circle indicator words.
2. Underline the reasons and conclusion in different colors of ink, or highlight the conclusion and underline the reasons
3. Label the reasons and conclusion in the margin.
4. After reading long passages, make a list of reasons at the end of the essay