Unit 1 (Introduction to Critical Thinking) Key Words

1. An attempt to persuade someon to accept a particular point of view. There must be a conclusion supported by, at least, one reason (8)
5. Argument element that supports reasons (8)
8. A series of opinionated statements that do not work together in a persuasive or structured way (4)
9. Argument element that illustrates/demonstrates evidence or reasons (7)
10. Rule-like statements or guidelines for actions that are intended to apply over a wide range of situations; statements of opinion about priorities or how one should behave (9)

2. Series of unstated 'suppositions' (steps) that an argument relies upon (10)
3. Conclusion and reasons that oppose an argument (7, 8, 2)
4. A series of related statements that intend to give information, such as a report or a description of the way something works (4, 2, 11)
6. Belief about someone/thing due to previous experience (10)
7. Similar to an argument; comes in more than one part and may contain 'because'. Presents something as factual (i.e. something that has already or will happen and will also tell you why or how that fact came or will come about (11)

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