Recognizing between arguments and non-arguments . 3
Passage converting .. 4
Recognizing between arguments and non-arguments
An argument. Conclusion: Stephen Harper was truly terrible for science in Canada.
Not an argument.
An argument. Conclusion: Punk rock was stillborn.
Not an argument.
Both interpretations are possible.
An argument.
Interpretation: Here it is interpreted as an argument if the speaker specifies the employment rules of the company and offers evidence. The first and the second sentence are premises. The third sentence is a conclusion.
A non-argument, speaker’s opinion.
Interpretation: Here the case is a non-argument, as the speaker simply expresses their opinion regarding the subject’s tardiness and supposes that the new company would not employ the subject for this reason. A statement where no evidence is offered is an opinion.
However, if more context is added (evidence), and words which define conclusion and premise, the phrase will become an argument.
An argument. Conclusion: Ernie bought Bert a tiepin decorated with a silver pigeon.
An argument. Conclusion: This performance is going to be spectacular.
Not an argument.
Not an argument.
An argument. Conclusion: Magpies are really great, although they are much maligned.
Passage converting
Current models suggest there may be as many as 40-billion potentially habitable exoplanets in our galaxy alone. In addition, a million Americans believe they have been abducted by aliens, and they cannot all be wrong. Which proves there is intelligent life besides our own.
You can be either a liberal or a conservative. Since you despise Trump and his policies, and conservatives support Trump, then you have to be a liberal.
If you are going to the party and going to dance, you need to drink some water beforehand. You will be welcome at the party only if you dance, because you are boring if you just sit there, and if you dance, which is an aerobic activity that makes you sweat, you need to keep hydrated. Therefore, you have to drink water before going.
