Homework
Diagramming Arguments I
Exercise 1:
Diagram each of the following arguments. Be sure to recognize subarguments if there are any.
#1:
(1) I believe that the right to own a gun should be protected. (2) Guns promote among citizens a feeling of safety in their own homes. In addition, (3) the right to own a gun is a fundamental right specified by Bill of Rights. (4) In the Second Amendment, it says that the right to bear arms should not be infringed.
#2:
(1) Contributions to relief organizations are often wasted. (2) Food sent to war torn countries rarely reaches its destination, because (3) food distribution is controlled by warring groups, and (4) these groups sell the food to buy weapons and ammunition.
#3:
(1) The 49ers have the best defense in the
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(2) Playing sports is good exercise, (3) it builds self-confidence, (4) it teaches teamwork, and (5) it promotes good health. (6) Look at the high school athletes – they are among the healthiest and fittest kids in school.
#8:
(1) There is no statistical evidence that shows that the death penalty deters would-be murderers. (2) There is good reason to think that the death penalty does not deter. Also, (3) the death penalty is cruel and unusual and (4) it costs the state millions – if not billions – of dollars. Therefore, (5) the death penalty should be abolished.
#9:
(1) Reading regularly is important. (2) Reading improves critical thinking skills. I know this for a fact because (3) my sister – who is an avid reader – has strong critical thinking skills.
#10:
(1) You should never stay in a Motel 6. (2) Motel 6 motels are disgusting. (3) They are filled with cockroaches and (4) they are filled with filth. (5) And you should never stay in a disgusting Motel.
#11:
(1) Coca-Cola is found all over the world. (2) So, Coca-Cola is an extremely popular soft drink. (3) And all extremely popular drinks sell quickly. (4) So Coca-Cola must sell quickly.