************ summarizing clicker question argument into standard form ************ 1. If Kevin Durant does not suffer a serious injury, then it is likely that the Warrious will win the title. 2. Durant is in good health. 3. It is unlikely that Durant will be injured before the season is over. 4. [Therefore, It is likely that the Warriors will win the title.] (from 1, 2, 3) ************ EXAMPLE 2 ************ "There is one question which you should not ask, nor feel any temptation to ask, your instructor. That question is, “Will this be on the exam?” This question infuriates many instructors, and rightly so, for this question indicates that your main interest is in getting through the course with a good grade rather than in learning what the instructor has to teach. It is insulting to the teacher who has worked hard to put you in a position to appreciate the material – its intrinsic interest, its subtlety, its complexity." 1. Asking the question "Will this be on the exam?" indicates that your main interest is in getting a good grade rather than learning what the instructor has to teach. 2. The question is insulting to the teacher, who has worked to put you in a position to appreciate the material. 3. Thus, the question "Will this be on the exam?" infuriates many instructors. (from 1 and 2 ) 4. [Infuriating the instructor is something you should not do.] 5. Therefore, you should not ask, "Will this be on the exam?" (from 3 and 4)