Recognition of Arguments

Recognition of Arguments

1. Typically an argument will start with premises that lead to an conclusion.

   • Premise-Indicators
     • 'Since'
     • 'Because'
     • 'as indicated by'
   • Conclusion Indicators
     • 'Hence', 'Thus', 'It follows that', etc.

2. Propositions not always in declarative form

   • compare rhetorical questions, imperatives, etc.

3. Conclusion- and Premise-indicators are not always present

4. Understanding of the text makes it possible to determine whether the writer trying to convince the reader of a conclusion based on certain premises.