Arguments: How To Read Them

Front 1

When reading argumentative questions on the L-sat the first step involves what type of thinking?

Back 1

Making sure you are thinking critically.

Front 2

The conclusion of a argumentative question on the L-sat is really nothing more than what?

Back 2

An Idea

Front 3

When dealing with an argumentative question, evaluating whether the evidence alone is able to support the conclusion without making a large leap, we can question what of the argument.

Back 3

The validity of the argument

Front 4

All of the arguments on the L-sac where the author is advancing the conclusion have some kind of what or are supported by what?

Back 4

Evidence, all conclusions are supported by evidence, except for passages.

Front 5

Since arguments on the L-sat are flawed in someway, it is important to remember or pay attention to what, how, and where?

Back 5

What the author is trying to persuade you of.
How the author is making the case.
Where the author has lapsed in that attempt.

Front 6

Why would you want to pay attention to what the author is trying to persuade you of, when examining an L-sat argumentative question?

Back 6

Because the author in most cases is not presenting and airtight case for a point of view, so the vast majority of arguments are flawed in someway.