5. Facts and Opinions
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=291018122
- Fact: Howard had three RBIs, including his two-run triple in the first.
- Fact: Lee is 2-0 with an 0.74 ERA in three postseason starts,
- Opinion: The Phillies came up with the most-lopsided win in their postseason history.
- Opinion: After wasting a brilliant performance by Pedro Martinez in Game 2, the Phillies jumped on Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda right from the start.
6. Distinguishing Argument and Infrence
A. Narratave Passage: Moon is Down
“Our military regulations, sir, perscribe that we each earch for weapons before the commanding officer enters a room. We mean no disrespect, sir.”
Descriptive Passage: Moon is Down
” Beside the fireplace old Doctor Winter sat, bearded and simple and benign, historian and physician of the town. He watched in amazment while his thumbs rolled over his lap.
b. Argument
with cues
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/McNabb-Not-the-most-situationally-aware-fellow-?urn=nfl,196785
Had the Eagles scored a touchdown and kicked the extra point in that drive, they would have had the points needed to tie the Raiders.
without cues
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/McNabb-Not-the-most-situationally-aware-fellow-?urn=nfl,196785
The Eagles have an extra day this week before they face the Redskins on Monday Night Football, and they certainly don’t want to be the team with the least amount of preparation and awareness in THAT particular matchup
c. Infrence
without cues
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_medical_marijuana
And while the policy memo describes a change in priorities away from prosecuting medical marijuana cases, it does not rule out the possibility that the federal government could still prosecute someone whose activities are allowed under state law.
with cues
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_balloon_boy
The sheriff said all three of the Heenes’ sons knew of the hoax, but likely won’t face charges because of their ages. The oldest son is 10. One of the boys told investigators he saw his brother get in the balloon’s box before it launched.
d. explanitaions
1. with justification
http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/64677772.html
They needed coverage so Mom could fight her cancer. Dad’s solution: a four-year hitch in the Army.
What is being justified? : The Dad joining the Army.
What is the justification? : To recieve health care coverage for mom’s cancer.
2. explination
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_medical_marijuana
What does the new medical marijuana bill state in refrence to state laws?
The memo advises prosecutors they “should not focus federal resources in your states on individuals whose actions are in clear and unambiguous compliance with existing state laws providing for the medical use of marijuana.”
