Question

Read this excerpt from the body paragraph of an argumentative essay. Jefferson offers the best description of the purpose of government. It exists to aid in the well-being of both the nation and its citizens. Why is this excerpt an example of a strong argument?

Answer 1

Answer:

It includes a clear topic sentence and provides effective support.

Explanation:

The solidity of a topical sentence in an argument is not enough for an argument to be considered strong: solidity is a necessary but not sufficient condition. An argument can be solid and yet be a weak argument. For the argument to be considered strong, it must have a well-established and solid topical phrase and have effective support to substantiate the message spoken by the topical phrase. An example of this is the paragraph shown in the question, which is a strong argument because it includes a clear topic phrase and provides effective support.

Answer 2

Answer:

It includes a clear topic sentence and provides effective support.

Explanation: