The document discusses the components of an argument. An argument consists of a main claim, evidence to support the claim, and underlying assumptions. It then analyzes an argument parents might make against their child attending a homecoming party. The main claim is that it is not a good idea for the child to attend. The parents provide evidence such as a lack of supervision, unknown host family, risk of alcohol and sex, and lack of sleep. Their assumptions include the child's inability to make good decisions and ensure adequate supervision at the party.

1. Argument Analysis Identifying the Parts of An Argument

2. What is an Argument?

7. Homecoming Party You Your Parents Pasotraspaso Carl.Lacey2 Agok Pedrosimoes7

13. Underlying Assumptions They can’t supervise you = alcohol + sex Assumes  Alcohol will be available… and You are unable to take care of yourself or make good decisions Host family is unknown (unreliable?) Assumes  Inadequate supervision

14. Underlying Assumptions They can’t supervise you = alcohol + sex Assumes  Alcohol will be available… and You are unable to take care of yourself or make good decisions Host family is unknown (unreliable?) Assumes  Inadequate supervision They care about you – there is no positive side Assumes  The party is nothing special

15. Party: Yes! Party: Yes!

16. With Thanks from Creative Commons for the following photos used: Agok “Free Beer 3.3 Ready to Drink!” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.] Carl.Lacey2, “Img_4581” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution. Pasotraspaso, “Party Time / Tiempo de Fiestas” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution. Pedrosimoes7 “The Kiss” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

18. Homecoming Party You Your Parents Pasotraspaso Carl.Lacey2 Agok Pedrosimoes7

22. Party: Yes! Party: Yes!

23. With Thanks from Creative Commons for the following photos used: Agok “Free Beer 3.3 Ready to Drink!” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.] Carl.Lacey2, “Img_4581” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution. Pasotraspaso, “Party Time / Tiempo de Fiestas” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution. Pedrosimoes7 “The Kiss” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.