PP201 Study Guide - Final Guide: Modus Tollens, Persuasive Definition, Begging
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Indicator words for conclusions: thus, therefore, hence, so, it follows that, shows that, indicates that, proves that, then. Indicator words for premises: for, since, because, for the reason that, on the grounds that, follows from. Explanations: [tell you why something is true but give no reasons] The last person he asked out on a date laughed at him, hence john is afraid to ask anyone out. Ex: whenever austin needs to go out, he taps you with his paw. Since austin is tapping you with his paw, he must need to go out. Argument: veal is so tender because they keep the animals in pens that prevent them from getting any exercise and building up touch muscle tissue. Explanation: ever since john"s wife left him, he has hardly eaten, he never goes out, he talks. 4. to himself, and he hasn"t bathed in weeks. Some little kid keeps calling for her friend.
