for each of the following paragraphs, determine whether it contains an argument. If so, identify the premises and the conclusion. If the paragraph does not contain an argument, identify whether it is a narrative, a description, an opinion, or an explanation.

1. It's important to have sturdy boots for this hike, because the trail is very rocky. 2. There are streams to cross and some muddy places, so it is good to have waterproof boots.

For each of the following arguments, you are given the structure of the diagram; fill in the numbers at the appropriate places.

2.(1) Cheating on schoolwork is wrong because (2) it is dishonest. 3. heating on schoolwork is wrong because (2) it means relying on someone else's knowledge, whereas (3) the purpose of education is to learn how to rely on your own knowledge.

In each of the following arguments, identify the conclusion. Then determine whether the premises are dependent or independent

3. At the trial, Harris said he was in Milwaukee that night, but (2) he later told me that he was in Chicago. One way or another, then, (3) he is a liar.

8.1) When a pencil is put into water, it remains straight. (2) But our eyes perceive it as bent. Therefore, (3) our senses are flawed.

9.1) The military must invade the city. (2) It needs supplies, and (3) if it moves ahead without taking the city, there will be enemies both behind and in front of it.

Diagram each of the following arguments.

2.That movie was terrible. The plot was incoherent, the theme was trite, and the acting was not very good.

Each pair of arguments that follow has the same conclusion. Determine which one has the greater logical strength.assessment should depend not on whether you agree with the premises or the conclusion but on whether the relationship between the premises and the conclusion is strong.

8. 1.Weaver is guilty of the murder of Taylor. The evidence: The murder weapon was found in Weaver's possession, and a witness testified that he was at the scene of the crime. 2. Weaver is guilty of the murder of Taylor. The evidence: The murder weapon was found in his possession.