These questions feature arguments from two speakers. Either they agree (they are parallel) or they disagree (they are not parallel).
CHALLENGE: Analyze an Agreement / Disagreement
Point questions are focused on finding a conflict between two speakers who agree or disagree.
- James and Marcus agree that . . .
- Which of the following provides the most support for holding that they disagree about whether…
- The dialogue provides the most support that the speakers agree that…
How to solve
- Read both arguments from the speakers and identify their premises and conclusions.
- Identify any and all disagreements between the two arguments.
- Common correct answers might include their takes on a cause-and-effect argument.
- They may agree or disagree on the validity of a premise or evidence (not just conclusions). So, these Logical Reasoning questions have the validity of evidence as fair game.
- Avoid trap choices: something not relevant to the dispute.
Intro (0:10) | Ex.1 (1:25) | Ex.2 (5:00) | Ex.3 (9:58) | Trap Choices (14:05)
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