Which statements about deductive reasoning are TRUE? (Select all that apply.)
B,C,D
Which element receives the most emphasis in Rogerian argument?
understanding and acknowledging alternative arguments
What is the function of a warrant in Toulmin argument?
Warrants connect the data or evidence cited to the writer’s claim.
In classical oration, where are you most likely to find appeals to ethos and pathos? (Select all that apply.)
A, D
In Toulmin logic, what is the purpose of the warrant?
The warrant is a general rule that indicates the relevance of a claim.
Juan is writing a lab report on the results of his experiments with a new variety of soybeans. Which type of argument style is appropriate in this situation?
classical oration
In the sentence [in the image], which element of Toulmin logic is the underlined word group?
warrant
All second-grade students are required to take physical education. LaToya is in second grade. Therefore, LaToya is required to take physical education. What type of argument is this?
deductive
Which statement gives the best advice about using evidence in an argument of fact essay?
Choose the best evidence and cite a few different examples.
Which evidence would be more effectively presented in a table, chart, or graph than in prose?
a yearly increase in standardized test scores at a high school
What should you consider when deciding which evidence is best to support your argument of fact? (Select all that apply.)
A,B,C,D
Lena has an assignment to write an argument of fact. Which topic would you advise her to avoid?
Severe drought conditions in the summer increase the risk of wildfires.
Beto claims that aliens helped the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids of Giza. Which of the following statements about this claim are true? (Select all that apply.)
A,B
Which source is most likely to offer the best information about the topic of how much the federal government actually spends on early childhood education?
government reports and documents
Arguments of fact can serve as the foundation for additional forms of argument. Which types of argument are likely to be based on an argument of fact? (Select all that apply.)
B,C,D
Which visual element would be best to include in an argument of fact about the growing interest among high-school students to learn a trade rather than go to college?
a graph showing the results of a survey of what seniors plan to do after graduation
