Determine Whether the Following Passage Is (Or Contains) an Argument

question 115

Short Answer

Determine whether the following passage is (or contains) an argument.
Right now there are as many as half a million military-style assault guns in the hands of private citizens in the United States. These small, light, easy-to-handle weapons are exemplified by the Israeli UZI, the American MAC-10 and AR-15, and the KG
-99. All of these are sophisticated weapons manufactured for the single purpose of killing human beings in large numbers very quickly.

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Definitions:

More Difficult

Describes tasks or challenges that require increased effort, skill, or resources compared to others.

Tackle

To confront or take on a challenge or issue directly.

Increase Efficiency

The process of improving the capability of performing tasks or activities with the minimal amount of waste, effort, or inefficiency.

Prime Time

The period during a television broadcast schedule when the largest number of viewers are watching, typically in the evening.