Exam 3: Argument Theories, Models, and Definitions

The proof, or support, for an argument is represented by which element of the Toulmin model?

When the term "argument" is used to refer to a type of interaction in which two people are engaged, it is referred to as an:

Words such as "might," "could, "perhaps," or "in all likelihood" represent which element of the Toulmin model?

The Toulmin model of argument is a/an ____________ model of argument.

If one person interrupted another during an argument and said, "What is your proof?" the person would be asking about the:

Which model or theory seeks to gain adherence by finding communion, or common ground, with listeners?

Which of the following is a "clue" word for identifying an argumentative claim?

In Perelman's view, the goal of all argument is:

All spiders have eight legs. A brown recluse (Loxosceles reclusa) is a spider. Therefore, a brown recluse has eight legs. The above argument best illustrates:

A dental hygienist tells a patient, "Your gumline is receding. You need to start flossing more regularly or you will need root canal surgery." The claim in this argument is:

"Nadine has six children, so she is probably Catholic or Mormon." What is the claim in this argument?

Which model or theory of argument relies on criteria such as probability, fidelity, and coherence to evaluate an argument?

A little girl tells her mother, "Today is Wednesday, so I want to buy lunch at the school cafeteria today." The most likely warrant in this argument is:

What is the warrant in the above argument?

"Mixed-breed dogs, or 'mutts,' are healthier than purebred dogs because purebred dogs often have a lot of inbreeding." The claim in this argument is"

Which part of an argument follows words or phrases such as, "it follows that…," or, "which proves that…," or, "So…"?

Silas: "Last night, my late Aunt Pearl appeared to me as a ghost. She was wearing the same red dress she had on at my birthday party." Morton: "I find that hard to believe. Even if a person's spirit can cross over to another plane of existence, how can their clothes go along? And why wasn't she wearing the outfit she was buried in?" Morton's response best illustrates which model or theory of argument?

Davina wants to get a navel ring, but she knows her mother will object. She decides to frame the argument so it will appeal to her mother. "A naval piercing is better than a tattoo because it is removable. And it isn't visible, like facial piercing in a workplace." Davina's strategy best illustrates:

Select one specific theory or model of argument covered in this section and identify two limitations of the theory or model.

"The dog scratched at the door, hence she wants inside." The claim in this argument is: