2. Find two arguments, not in this book, in which the main points at
issue are numbered.
3. Find an argument, not in this book, in which a history of the case is
part of the introduction.
4. Find an argument, not in this book, in which the definitions of terms
occupy some space.
5. In the argument on which you are working, what terms need definition?
How much space should the definitions occupy in the completed argument?
Why?
6. In the argument on which you are working, how much of the material in
the introduction to the brief shall you use in the argument itself? Does
the audience you have in mind affect the decision?
7. How do you intend to distribute your space between the main issues
you will argue out?
8. How much will explanation enter into your argument?
9. Find an argument, not in this book, in which the explanation chiefly
makes the convincing power.
10. In which of the arguments in this book does explanation play the
smallest part?
11. Examine five consecutive paragraphs in Huxley's argument on
evolution, or _The Outlook_ argument on the Workman's Compensation Act,
from the point of view of good explanation.
12. Find two examples of arguments, not in this book, whose chief
appeal is to the feelings.
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