Strongest Argument questions are not asking whether you personally like the argument.
They are asking whether it is strong in relation to the question.
A strong argument is usually relevant, important and directly connected to the issue.
A weak argument may be emotional, vague, exaggerated or based on something that does not really answer the question.
For example, if the question asks whether a school should introduce a new safety rule, an argument about how attractive the school building looks is irrelevant.
Even if the statement is true, it is not a strong argument for that question.
When comparing options, ask:
- does this address the actual issue?
- is the consequence important?
- does it rely on a big unsupported assumption?
Avoid being distracted by dramatic wording.
Strength comes from reasoning, not emotion.
