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[We] should not think that most people are not susceptible to being misled by maps.
Most people are taught to be cautious interpreters of language, but education in the sophisticated use of maps is almost nonexistent.
Maps are like language: they can be manipulated in order to mislead.
Most people are not generally misled by words.
Which one of the following most accurately describes how the statement that most people are taught to be cautious interpreters of language functions in the cartographer's argument?
It is offered as an
The claim serves to draw a distinction, rather than a similarity.
14% picked this
It is a conclusion drawn
The claim serves as evidence for the argument’s conclusion and is not the conclusion itself.
1% picked this
It is part of a
Why this is right
This correctly describes the role of premise
Skill tested: Role · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.
80% picked this
It is offered as support
While the claim is offered as support for the argument’s conclusion, the claim provides a distinction between maps and language.
4% picked this
It is the conclusion drawn
The claim serves as evidence for the argument’s conclusion and is not the conclusion itself.
1% picked this
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