Argument
Simply a set of statements, one of which (the conclusion) appears to be implied or supported by the others (the premise).
What are the two types of statements in an argument?
Conclusion
The point or terminus of the argument: the statement that appears to be implied or supported by others.
Premise
The statements that support or imply the conclusion.
What kind of words introduce a conclusion?
Therefore, thus, so, consequently, etc.
What kind of words introduce a premise?
Since, because, for, given that, etc.
What is the difference between a conclusion and a premise when found in an argument?
An argument will never contain more than one conclusion, but it can contain more than one premise.