Question
Please answer the three questions below:
Is the following an argument or non-argument? If it is not an argument, identify what type of non-argument it is: The pace of reading, clearly depends entirely on the reader. He may read as slowly or rapidly as he can or wishes to read. If he does not understand something he may reread it, or go in search of elucidation before continuing. The reader can accelerate pace when the material is easy or boring, and can slow down when it is difficult or interesting. Argument Non-argument; illustration Non-argument; report Non-argument; expository passage Professional football is the modern day equivalent of the Romangladiatorial games. Therefore, since it was expected that gladiators would kill their opponents, no one should complain if professional football players kill or injure their opponents. Inductive, weak Inductive, strong Deductive, valid Deductive, invalid All baseball players are athletes. BigPapjis an athlete. Therefore, BigPap.i.is a baseball player.
Explanation / Answer
1. IILUSTARTION
2. INDUCTIVE STRONG
3. DEDUCTIVE AND VALID