Basics of Arguments . An argument is a connected series of stat e ments intended to establish a proposition. B. Issue 1. The purpose of an issue is to raise a question which is answered by the conclusion of an argument. Issues are always questions.
Reasons give support for a conclusion.
Without them, nothing could be proved. They are synonyms. Types of reasons Examples, statistics, metaphors, experiments, and analogies. Learn to identify reasons. Certain indicator words are usually followed by reasons.