Asked by Christian Ronald Bourdeau on Jul 15, 2024
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Which of the following is most clearly an explanation, rather than an argument?
A) The war began due to an argument over control of the river.
B) Considering that there is no liquid water on Mars, there cannot be life there.
C) We can't get mom a puppy for her birthday, since she is allergic to dogs.
D) It is time to raise the taxes on imports, because domestic producers are finding it harder to compete with foreign goods.
E) Since the table and chairs in the dining room are wooden, we can't put up plastic shelving in that room.
Explanation
A statement or account that makes something clear by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.
Argument
A set of statements or reasons put forward to support a conclusion.
Liquid Water
The fluid phase of water, characterized by its capacity to flow and adapt to the shape of its container.
- Differentiate between the fundamental objectives of arguments and explanations.
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Noordeep RandhawaJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
An explanation provides reasons for why something happened or is the case, without trying to persuade the listener to accept a conclusion. Choice A explains the cause of the war without attempting to persuade the listener of a particular viewpoint or action.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the fundamental objectives of arguments and explanations.