Exam 5: Analyze Arguments and Diagram Decisions

Dale notices that one of the lines of reasoning on a complex decision map ends at a red hexagon instead of ending at a green rectangle. This tells Dale that the line of reasoning has been ____________.

When mapping a decision, how many rectangles should the analyst use?

In the context of argument analysis what do the authors of the textbook mean when they say "over-simplification masks reality"?

Explain what claim and reason mean in the context of argument making.

Which three objects signify the most basic elements in argument analysis and mapping?

Explain what the authors of this critical thinking textbook mean by saying "specialized vocabulary poses major problems for talking with people about their critical thinking."

Two friends wanted to decide where to go for dinner. Their conversation went like this: "We need to get something to eat. How about Sharky's so we can watch the game on TV? No, Sharky's is too noisy. Ok, how about we get pizza at the Pie Hub? The Hub is great with me." In that conversation the statement "The Hub is great with me" would be analyzed and mapped as __________.

Which statement in the following passage is not an explicit or implicit premise of the argument? "The jury ought to ask the judge for guidance because it is confused, and all confused groups of people ought to be allowed to ask for guidance."

Why does an argument maker provide a reason or reasons for a claim? The reason or reasons provide the basis by which the argument maker intends to show that ________.

In the middle of a discussion with her colleagues, Sharon says "never mind … moving on." We can safely analyze that as an indication that she has ________.

For the purpose of analyzing the reasons people give for the claims they are making, we use the term argument making to refer to engaging in a verbal confrontation or quarrel.

When a person is using a positive statement to be sarcastic or ironic, the person intends that the statement should not be taken literally. In context the speaker expects that the listener will recognize the irony or sarcasm. How should the analyst handle statements that are spoken ironically or sarcastically?

When initiating the process of mapping the arguments in a complex conversation between two individuals, which of the following questions is the best place to start?

In the context of argument analysis, which of pair of words can be used interchangeably?

In the context of applying our analytical skills to arguments, what is the purpose of the tool called "argument mapping"? Mapping is used ________.

Jillian is mapping her co-worker's decision-making process. She puts a few words in braces alongside a shaded rectangle. What does the use of the braces signify about the words the braces enclose?