Argument Fundamentals
Argument
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A formal construction containing both a
statement and justification.
Claim

A statement of fact without any
explanation to support it.
Warrant

An explanation used to prove the claim
true.
Claim or Warrant???
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Eminem is better than Vanilla Ice.
Claim or Warrant???
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Grand Theft Auto is a bad influence on
society.
Claim or Warrant???
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Creationism and evolution should be
taught in schools equally since neither can
be proven completely true.
Claim or Warrant???
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Airplane security is a waste of time and
money.
Claim or Warrant???

My brother Joey failed fifth grade because
he missed 42 days of school.
Claim or Warrant???
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Red walls in prisons lead to increased
violent outbreaks.
Claim or Warrant???

The jury voted to acquit the woman based
on the testimony of the blind mailman.
Claim or Warrant???
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Food from McDonalds will make you fat.
Claim or Warrant???
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People should be able to carry concealed
weapons to help deter criminals.
Claim or Warrant???
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Mrs. Harman is the greatest teacher ever
to walk the face of the planet.