Strong vs Weak Arguments

A strong argument is not:

• Objective

• Reasonable

• always able to convince someone.

• always up for debate.

Answer explanation

A strong argument is reasonable, objective and always up for debate, but it won't always be able to convince.

"All parents/ guardians should have a certain time dedicated to helping their children with school work, because children that get help from their parents statistically preform better than without their parents."

• Strong Argument

• Weak Argument

"Schools should have classes outside more often because being stuck indoors all day can negatively affect students."

• Strong Argument

• Weak Argument

Answer explanation

The argument is strong because it is being reasonable (being stuck inside for too long can negatively affect anyone) and objective (the statement is general, no specific student or group is mentioned so it can be about any student).

"Men and Women aren't treated equally, so, women should try harder to appear masculine."

• Weak argument

• Strong Argument

A weak argument contains a conclusion and a reason behind that conclusion.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

All arguments contain a conclusion and a reason behind that conclusion, that doesn't mean they are strong.

Not all children are disturbed by graphic violence, so, websites shouldn't hide graphic violence behind warning screens.

• Strong Argument

• Weak Argument