Identifying the Argument of an Essay


Practice Exercise

Example If you want my opinion, I don't think abortion should be permitted because the fetus has the full right to life from the moment of conception. In addition, abortions make us more indifferent to the sacred value of life.

Try to identify the conclusion and the reasons in the above passage.

Conclusion:
Reasons: (1)
  (2)

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