Role of a Statement - LSAT Logical Reasoning

A premise that is assumed to be true for the argument. Assumptions are accepted without proof as starting points for deduction.

A statement that acts as a premise for a further conclusion. It serves as both a conclusion from earlier premises and support for the main conclusion.

To provide quantitative evidence supporting a claim. Statistics provide measurable, objective support for claims.

The statement that the premises support or prove. The conclusion is what the argument aims to prove or establish.

To substantiate or back up a claim or premise. Evidence provides concrete support that makes claims more credible.

To provide support or evidence for the conclusion. Premises are the foundational evidence that lead to the conclusion.

To connect ideas and enhance the argument's flow. Transitions create logical connections between different parts of arguments.

To establish a basis for convincing the audience. Persuasive premises must appeal to the audience's values and logic.

To introduce a premise providing support for a conclusion. 'Since' typically signals that supporting evidence will follow.

To specify a requirement for a statement to hold true. Conditions establish what must be true for the conclusion to follow.

To support a hypothesis by suggesting its likelihood. Inductive evidence increases the probability that the hypothesis is correct.

To introduce an 'if-then' scenario for reasoning. Conditional premises establish logical relationships between conditions and outcomes.

To relate a case to previous rulings to support a claim. Legal analogies apply established precedents to new situations.

To provide specific cases leading to a general conclusion. In induction, specific premises support probable general conclusions.

To illustrate a point by imagining a potential case. Hypothetical examples test reasoning without real-world constraints.

To introduce a contrast or exception to a premise. 'Although' signals that a contrasting point will be acknowledged.

To undermine the argument's validity or soundness. Fallacies weaken arguments by introducing flawed reasoning.

To clarify legal terms and facilitate understanding. Legal definitions ensure precise interpretation of statutes and precedents.

A consequence or result that follows from premises. Implications show what logically follows from the premises.

To show that a generalization is not always true. Counterexamples disprove universal claims by showing exceptions.

A premise that is assumed to be true for the argument. Assumptions are accepted without proof as starting points for deduction.

To provide a compelling story that illustrates a point. Narratives engage emotions and make abstract points relatable.

To explore potential outcomes and support reasoning. Hypotheticals test reasoning by exploring 'what if' situations.

To note a case where the general rule does not apply. Exceptions acknowledge limitations to general rules or principles.

To provide reasons supporting a claim or action. Justifications explain why a position or action is reasonable.

To provoke thought or emphasize a point without requiring an answer. Rhetorical questions guide thinking without seeking literal answers.

To establish a cause-and-effect relationship. Causal links show how one event or condition leads to another.

To signal the presence of a premise (e.g., 'because'). These words help readers identify supporting evidence in arguments.

To signal the presence of a conclusion (e.g., 'therefore'). These words help readers identify what the argument is trying to prove.