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An ''argument'' can be thought of as two or more contradictingExample 1
*''Claim'': Cats are less intelligent than dogs. *''Ground'': Cats cannot learn to do tricks as well as dogs do. *''Warrant'': The ability to learn tricks is a mark of intelligence.Example 2
:Where: C=claim, W=warrant, G=ground, and Q=qualifier *C: Humans can't fly. **Q: In a gravity field without assistance or modification **W1: Because it defies the laws of Newtonian physics it can not be done. ***Q: Fact **G1: It defies the laws of Newtonian physics. ***Q: Disputable fact **W1.1: Because Newtonian physics applies it would defy the laws of Newtonian physics. ***Q: Fact **G1.1: Newtonian physics apply to all super quantum systems including people ***Q: Fact **W1.2: Because there is no print record it is highly improbable. ***Q: Highly improbable **G1.2: There is no print record of any reputable person claiming such a thing. ***Q: Fact **W2: Because no one has ever flown, it is highly improbable. ***Q: Highly improbable **G2: No one has ever flown. ***Q: Disputable fact **W2.1: Because there is no print record it is highly improbable. ***Q: Highly improbable **G2.1: There is no print record of any reputable person claiming such a thing. ***Q: FactSee also
*References
*Printed: **''Writing Arguments'' by John D. Ramage **''