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POINT AT ISSUE - Coggle Diagram
POINT AT ISSUE
Definition & Category
Task: identify the statement they disagree about
Belongs to First Family (Must Be True variant)
Must use only information in the stimulus(Fact Test applies).
Common Question Stems
“Which one of the following most accurately expresses the point at issue between X and Y?”
“X and Y disagree over whether…”
“On the basis of their statements, X and Y are committed to disagreeing about…”
Common Wrong Answer Types
Ethical vs. Factual mismatch
Ethical issue → factual answer is wrong.
Factual issue → ethical answer is wrong.
Dual Agreement / Dual Disagreement
Both agree or both disagree = wrong.
View of One Speaker Unknown
If a speaker’s stance is not addressed, that choice is wrong.
Core Strategy
Identify each speaker’s conclusion.
Apply the Agree/Disagree Test
Correct answer → one says “I agree”, the other says “I disagree.”
If both agree, both disagree, or one’s stance is unclear → eliminate.
Use the test
sparingly
(best for final contenders).
Review Summary
Point at Issue = two speakers + disagreement
Variant of Must Be True(First Family).
Wrong answers fall into 3 traps:
Ethical/Factual mismatch
Dual agreement/disagreement
One view unknown
Agree/Disagree Test confirms the right answer
Examples & Analysis
Example 1 (Shanna vs. Jorge on art ownership):
Shanna: ownership = absolute right to destroy.
Jorge: owners cannot destroy unique/aesthetically/historically valuable art.
Correct answer: Shanna agrees, Jorge disagrees → ethical rights of ownership.
Example 2 (Consumer advocate vs. Nutritionist on tropical oils):**
Advocate: publicity reduces risk → good.
Nutritionist: focus on oils is counterproductive.
Correct answer: whether publicity campaign on tropical oils is a good health strategy.