Question 1

Words like "probably," "possibly," or "might" are represented by which element of the Toulmin model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Claim 
B)  Grounds 
C)  Warrant 
D)  Qualifier 
E)  Backing 
A)  Claim 
B)  Grounds 
C)  Warrant 
D)  Qualifier 
E)  Backing

Question 2

Which element of the Toulmin model is usually unstated or implicit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Claim 
B)  Grounds 
C)  Warrant 
D)  Qualifier 
E)  Premise 
A)  Claim 
B)  Grounds 
C)  Warrant 
D)  Qualifier 
E)  Premise

Question 3

What roles do narrative fidelity and narrative probability play in the narrative perspective of argument?

Accepted Answer

Narrative fidelity and narrative probabi

Question 4

In what way(s) are enthymemes participatory in nature? Provide an example of an enthymeme that illustrates your answer.

Accepted Answer

Enthymemes are participatory in nature b

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the authors' view of argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arguments may not include emotional appeals, such as pity, guilt, or fear. 
B)  Arguments must include reasoning, even if the reasoning is not very good. 
C)  Arguments must include reasons, and the reasons must be valid. 
D)  Arguments must be presented as enthymemes. 
E)  Arguments must be presented as stories. 
A)  Arguments may not include emotional appeals, such as pity, guilt, or fear. 
B)  Arguments must include reasoning, even if the reasoning is not very good. 
C)  Arguments must include reasons, and the reasons must be valid. 
D)  Arguments must be presented as enthymemes. 
E)  Arguments must be presented as stories.

Question 6

Select one of pragma-dialectic's "ten commandments" of arguing. Explain why that rule is needed and provide an example of a real or hypothetical argument that violates the rule.

Accepted Answer

One of pragma-dialectic's "ten commandme

Question 7

Which model or theory of argument employs a standpoint rule, starting point rule, and relevance rule to evaluate argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toulmin model 
B)  Dialectical model 
C)  Perelman's new rhetoric 
D)  Pragma-dialectics 
E)  Narrative perspective 
A)  Toulmin model 
B)  Dialectical model 
C)  Perelman's new rhetoric 
D)  Pragma-dialectics 
E)  Narrative perspective

Question 8

This model or theory of argument says that argument seeks an "adherence of minds," by tailoring arguments to the audience's point of view.

Accepted Answer

A)  Toulmin model 
B)  Dialectical model 
C)  Perelman's new rhetoric 
D)  Pragma-dialectics 
A)  Toulmin model 
B)  Dialectical model 
C)  Perelman's new rhetoric 
D)  Pragma-dialectics

Question 9

Explain the difference between argument1 and argument2, and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Argument1 and argument2 are two differen

Question 10

Willy is visiting Babbs' apartment one day and makes the following remark about Babbs' Boston fern: "I think you are overwatering your Boston fern. The fronds are turning yellow at the base." What are the grounds in Willy's argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yellow fronds are a reliable sign of overwatering. 
B)  The fronds are turning yellow at the base. 
C)  Willy's judgment about indoor plants can be trusted. 
D)  Babbs should cut down on watering. 
A)  Yellow fronds are a reliable sign of overwatering. 
B)  The fronds are turning yellow at the base. 
C)  Willy's judgment about indoor plants can be trusted. 
D)  Babbs should cut down on watering.

Question 11

At its core, argumentation emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Advocacy 
B)  Proof 
C)  Conflict 
D)  Rhetoric 
E)  Reason giving 
A)  Advocacy 
B)  Proof 
C)  Conflict 
D)  Rhetoric 
E)  Reason giving

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  To discover truth 
B)  To gain adherence 
C)  To change beliefs, attitudes, or behavior 
D)  To reach a mutually satisfactory conclusion 
A)  To discover truth 
B)  To gain adherence 
C)  To change beliefs, attitudes, or behavior 
D)  To reach a mutually satisfactory conclusion

Question 13

Which type of argument represents a type of interaction, or the process of arguing back and forth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syllogism 
B)  Argument1 
C)  Argument2 
D)  Enthymeme 
E)  Deduction 
A)  Syllogism 
B)  Argument1 
C)  Argument2 
D)  Enthymeme 
E)  Deduction

Question 14

The warrant in the preceding argument is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Purebred dogs often have a lot of inbreeding. 
B)  Cause-effect reasoning: Genetic diversity causes mixed-breed dogs to be healthier than purebred dogs. 
C)  People who own "mutts" tend to take better care of their dogs than people who own purebreds. 
D)  "Mutts" live longer because they are happy just to be alive, whereas purebred dogs may take life for granted. 
A)  Purebred dogs often have a lot of inbreeding. 
B)  Cause-effect reasoning: Genetic diversity causes mixed-breed dogs to be healthier than purebred dogs. 
C)  People who own "mutts" tend to take better care of their dogs than people who own purebreds. 
D)  "Mutts" live longer because they are happy just to be alive, whereas purebred dogs may take life for granted.

Words like "probably," "possibly," or "might" are represented by which element of the Toulmin model?

Which element of the Toulmin model is usually unstated or implicit?

What roles do narrative fidelity and narrative probability play in the narrative perspective of argument?

In what way(s) are enthymemes participatory in nature? Provide an example of an enthymeme that illustrates your answer.

Which of the following best describes the authors' view of argument?

Select one of pragma-dialectic's "ten commandments" of arguing. Explain why that rule is needed and provide an example of a real or hypothetical argument that violates the rule.

Which model or theory of argument employs a standpoint rule, starting point rule, and relevance rule to evaluate argument?

This model or theory of argument says that argument seeks an "adherence of minds," by tailoring arguments to the audience's point of view.

Explain the difference between argument1 and argument2, and provide an example of each.

Willy is visiting Babbs' apartment one day and makes the following remark about Babbs' Boston fern: "I think you are overwatering your Boston fern. The fronds are turning yellow at the base." What are the grounds in Willy's argument?

At its core, argumentation emphasizes:

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

Which type of argument represents a type of interaction, or the process of arguing back and forth?

The warrant in the preceding argument is:

Why Study Argument?

Arguing Ethically

The Nature of Critical Thinking

Building Blocks of Argument

Evidence and Proof

Informal Reasoning

Fallacies in Reasoning, Part I

Fallacies in Reasoning, Part II

Judgment, Decision Making and Problem Solving

Deductive Reasoning

Effective Advocacy

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Exam 3: Argument Theories, Models, and Definitions

Words like "probably," "possibly," or "might" are represented by which element of the Toulmin model?

Which element of the Toulmin model is usually unstated or implicit?

What roles do narrative fidelity and narrative probability play in the narrative perspective of argument?

In what way(s) are enthymemes participatory in nature? Provide an example of an enthymeme that illustrates your answer.

Which of the following best describes the authors' view of argument?

Select one of pragma-dialectic's "ten commandments" of arguing. Explain why that rule is needed and provide an example of a real or hypothetical argument that violates the rule.

Which model or theory of argument employs a standpoint rule, starting point rule, and relevance rule to evaluate argument?

This model or theory of argument says that argument seeks an "adherence of minds," by tailoring arguments to the audience's point of view.

Explain the difference between argument1 and argument2, and provide an example of each.

Willy is visiting Babbs' apartment one day and makes the following remark about Babbs' Boston fern: "I think you are overwatering your Boston fern. The fronds are turning yellow at the base." What are the grounds in Willy's argument?

At its core, argumentation emphasizes:

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

Which type of argument represents a type of interaction, or the process of arguing back and forth?

The warrant in the preceding argument is:

Why Study Argument?

Arguing Ethically

The Nature of Critical Thinking

Building Blocks of Argument

Evidence and Proof

Informal Reasoning

Fallacies in Reasoning, Part I

Fallacies in Reasoning, Part II

Judgment, Decision Making and Problem Solving

Deductive Reasoning

Effective Advocacy

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