In this case we want to concentrate on the fi rst three questions which arguments pose: 2.4.1 What is the conclusion of this argument? What is the author trying to persuade us of ? 2.4.2 What reasons...

In this case we want to concentrate on the fi rst three questions which arguments pose:

2.4.1 What is the conclusion of this argument? What is the author trying to persuade us of ?

2.4.2 What reasons are given in support of the conclusion?

2.4.3 Is anything assumed (i.e. implicit but not actually stated)?