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"Three nationally recognized economists report that the nation's economy is recovering." This is an example of which type of warrant?


A) authoritative
B) enthymeme
C) deductive
D) substantive
E) motivational

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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-----------------warrants are based on the values or needs of the arguer or the audience.


A) Substantive
B) Deductive reasoning
C) Authoritative
D) Motivational
E) Technical sphere

F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

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Is it possible to make a decision based solely on logical principles and ignoring values and emotions, beliefs, and credibility? Why or why not?

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Choose an example of an argument and make your case using the Toulmin model.

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The claim is the primary and most basic part of an argument.

A) True
B) False

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Some communication scholars prefer to use ------------------ , which requires observations of specifics to draw general conclusions.


A) warrants
B) inductive reasoning
C) ethos
D) deductive reasoning
E) claims

F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

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According to Tannen, making an argument involves


A) a valid claim.
B) having a fight.
C) taking a position.
D) emotionally driven tactics.
E) ethos.

F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

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A---------------- is part of the argument to be defended and clearly spells out the general conclusion of the argument.


A) warrant
B) rebuttal
C) claim
D) qualifier
E) syllogism

F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

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According to Zarefsky, we do NOT argue about


A) claims.
B) warrants.
C) facts.
D) abstract ideas.
E) reasoned evidence.

F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

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A warrant spells out the general conclusion of the argument in clear and straightforward terms.

A) True
B) False

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what is the definition of following key term -Inductive reasoning

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An argument with a strong warrant-a warrant that most people agree with-will likely be the most persuasive type of argument.

A) True
B) False

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what is the definition of following key term -Pathos

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Argumentation is


A) the sphere of our personal relationship in day-to-day life.
B) the designation of an appeal to the passions or the emotions.
C) the presentation of reasoned evidence as a form of persuasion.
D) the observation of specifics to draw general conclusions.
E) a qualifier for the extent or degree of the claim.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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what is the definition of following key term -Technical sphere

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what is the definition of following key term -Backing

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what is the definition of following key term -Rebuttal

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Deductive reasoning works from the observation of specifics to draw general conclusions.

A) True
B) False

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How do you go about identifying credible sources in your private life? In the public sphere?

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what is the definition of following key term -Argumentation

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