Tell arguments from ordinary talk - Logic

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Tell arguments from ordinary talk

A simple diagram of one central box labeled “Claim to accept” with three arrows pointing into it from small boxes labeled “Reason,” “Evidence,” and “Example,” showing that an argument supports a claim.

Arguments try to prove something

An argument is a piece of language trying to get you to accept a claim. It does that by giving support: reasons, evidence, examples, or a line of thought.