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Role Map (Boldface)

GMAT glossary · Verbal Reasoning

Definition

Label what each bold portion is doing in the argument structure.

Role Map (Boldface) in plain English

Pull Role Map (Boldface) when the stem highlights bold sentences or asks for method of reasoning. Tag each bold span as conclusion, evidence, intermediate claim, or opposing view, then match the pair. Content summary without role labels misses why those sentences sit in the argument.

Practice Role Map (Boldface)

Consider the argument: '**All mammals breathe air.** **A… What type of reasoning does this argument illustrate?

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