Identifying the Core

[landonfoody]

I am struggling a good bit when it comes to correctly identifying the core of the LR arguments, could anyone help to put it in slightly different terms or explain it further.

[SerenaW274]

Argument Core: Premise --> Conclusion
Usually, there is one premise or two. Think about how you would make a simple solid argument.

P1: If I go out to eat tonight, I am going to eat pizza.
P2: I went out to eat tonight
C: I ate pizza.

This is a simple solid argument. The problem is you won't see this on the LSAT. Why? Becuase ALL arguments (that you evaluate reasoning on) are FLAWED. They would look more like.

P1: If I go out to eat tonight, I am going to eat pizza.
P2: I went to the Freddy's Pizza Shop.
C: I ate pizza.

This is a flawed argument (obviously just because I went there doesn't mean I ate pizza). It would have to be stated as the one above, confirming that the trigger happened.

When identifying arguments, find the conclusion first. What is the author claiming happened? Or what is the author state is the result of something else? After you find the conclusion, find the support.

Hope this helps a little bit, didn't want to leave you without an answer.