Recognizing Argument Structure

It's important to emphasise that every argument has the same structure, ie:
This claim BECAUSE OF those reasons

THIS BECAUSE OF THAT

( Conclusion )

( main claim )

( Reasons )

( supporting evidence )

Example 1: Abortion should be allowed BECAUSE a woman has the right to decide what happens in and to her own body.


This [Abortion should be allowed]
BECAUSE OF That [a woman has the right to decide what happens in and to her own body]

Example 2: Smoking should be banned BECAUSE it is harmful to everyone's health.
v This [ Smoking should be
banned ] BECAUSE OF That [ it is harmful to everyone's
health ].