
Strategy for both:
1. Identify conclusion. 2. Identify premises. 3. Find the GAP. 4. The right answer addresses that gap.
Strengthen: Fills the gap, adds support, or eliminates an alternative explanation.
Weaken: Widens the gap, introduces a problem, or provides an alternative explanation.
Trap: An answer that seems relevant but addresses a different part of the argument. Stay focused on the specific logical connection.
Degree matters: You want what MOST strengthens/weakens. Multiple answers might slightly help — pick the biggest impact.
Reference:
TaskLoco™ — The Sticky Note GOAT