Premise
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Argument Core
Premise in debates or reasoning always supports the main argument; it's not a random fact. Her debate premise clearly supported why taxes should be lowered.
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Starting Point
A premise is like a starting line in a race—it's where your thought process begins. The premise of my thesis is that climate change requires immediate action.
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Assumed True
When presenting a premise, it's presented as true to build an argument, even if debatable. I based my argument on the premise that all people want happiness.