Argument structure

Question 1

Premises

Answer 1

Are those propositions in an argument that provide reasoning or grounds for accepting the conclusion.

Question 2

Conclusion

Answer 2

Is that proposition in an argument that is purportedly supported by the premises.

Question 3

Conclusion as a premise

Answer 3

An argument can have more than one conclusion.

Question 4

Intermediate conclusion

Answer 4

A conclusion inferred on the way toward the main conclusion.

Question 5

Main conclusion

Answer 5

A conclusion inferred from the whole argument.

Question 6

Repeated conclusion

Answer 6

Sometimes a conclusion is repeated for emphasis or rhetorical effect.

Question 7

Diffused conclusion

Answer 7

Spread through the argument.