1 What is an issue? 2 Has there ever been a time when you stood your ground on an issue despite the negative risks to you. Discuss how critical-thinking skills helped you to stand firm. 3 What is rhetoric? 4 What is an argument? 5 What is deductive argument? 6 What is the difference between descriptive and prescriptive premises? 7 What is analogical premise? 8. What is definitional premise? 9. What is explanation? 10. What are conditional statements? 11 Highlight how to break down an argument below. 12 In the paragraph below, what is the premise (s)? What is the conclusion? "Every physician should cultivate lying as a fine art. Many experiences show that patients do not want the truther about their maladies, and that it is prejudicial to their well-being to know it?" 13 The paragraph in question 12 describes what kind of premise? 14 In the paragraph below, what is the premise (s)? What is the conclusion? " The Bible states 'You should not practice augury or witchcraft.' Therefore, the Harry Potter books are not suitable reaching for children, since Harry Potter is a wizard and wizards practice augury." 15 In question 14, the premises are what kind? 16 Describe symbols used in diagramming arguments. 17 Please diagram the following argument. "India should adopt a one-child policy like China. India's population has tripled in the last thirty years and it won't be long before food production will not be able to keep up with population growth.' 18 What are the guidelines for evaluating an argument? 19 What is your evaluation of the following argument? My dog Rex growls only at people who are untrustworthy. Rex growled at Bob when he brought me home after our date. Therefore, I should not trust Bob." 20 What is your evaluation of the following argument? "If you're going to buy a new car, you should buy a Toyota Camry. They're one of the safest cars on the road, according to Consumer Reports." 21 What are the steps for constructing an argument