Question

when discussing the parts of an argument, reasoning refers to...

a logical explanation that shows how and why the evidence supports the claim.

descriptive details that paint a picture and make the writing more engaging.

additional facts that provide more depth and context to the primary claim.

emotional reactions that show how the writer feels about the topic or situation.

Explanation:

In an argument, reasoning is about connecting evidence to the claim logically. It's not about descriptive details (which are more for vividness), additional facts (that might be evidence or context - but not the reasoning itself), or emotional reactions (which are more about pathos, not logical reasoning). The first option correctly defines reasoning as a logical explanation showing how and why evidence supports the claim.

Answer:

a logical explanation that shows how and why the evidence supports the claim.