If a Paragraph Is Presenting an Argument, Will Every Idea

question 74

Multiple Choice

If a paragraph is presenting an argument, will every idea in that paragraph be important to the argument?

• A)Yes, and that is why it is important to consider each idea carefully.
• B)Yes, because if there are other ideas in the paragraph, then it isn't really making an argument.
• C)No, because usually only the first and last sentences are important.
• D)No, because no paragraph is completely focused on the argument it's making.
• E)No, and that is one reason why arguments must be distilled.

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