PHI 103 week 5 quiz 1
Question 1
pts
“Up to 80% of doctors endorse this project” uses which rhetorical device?
Euphemism
Correct!
Weasel Words
Proof Surrogate
Innuendo
Hyperbole
Question 2
pts
Since all philosophers are seekers of truth, it follows that no evil human is a seeker after truth, since no
philosophers are evil humans.
True or False: The statement, “no evil human is a seeker after truth,” is the conclusion.
Correct!
True
False
Question 3
pts
Which of the following quotations represents an argument?
Correct!
James is very interesting since he rides a Harley.
James has been interesting ever since he started riding a Harley.
It makes a lot of sense to ride a Harley
James has been riding a Harley since Wednesday
, Question 4
pts
How should one ethically engage in verbal argumentation?
Try to maintain a focus on demonstrating the other person is wrong.
Correct!
Try to maintain focus on the argument when analyzing what people are saying.
Try to win at all costs.
Stick to one’s position even if evidence is better for the opposing position.
Question 5
pts
Deciduous trees are trees that shed their leaves. Maple trees are deciduous trees. Thus, maple trees will
shed their leaves at some point during the growing season.
True or False: The statement, “Maple trees are deciduous trees,” is a premise.
Correct!
True
False
Question 6
pts
The statement “If you come with me, then we can go shopping” is a __________.
conjunction
disjunction
Correct!
conditional
none of these
Question 1
pts
“Up to 80% of doctors endorse this project” uses which rhetorical device?
Euphemism
Correct!
Weasel Words
Proof Surrogate
Innuendo
Hyperbole
Question 2
pts
Since all philosophers are seekers of truth, it follows that no evil human is a seeker after truth, since no
philosophers are evil humans.
True or False: The statement, “no evil human is a seeker after truth,” is the conclusion.
Correct!
True
False
Question 3
pts
Which of the following quotations represents an argument?
Correct!
James is very interesting since he rides a Harley.
James has been interesting ever since he started riding a Harley.
It makes a lot of sense to ride a Harley
James has been riding a Harley since Wednesday
, Question 4
pts
How should one ethically engage in verbal argumentation?
Try to maintain a focus on demonstrating the other person is wrong.
Correct!
Try to maintain focus on the argument when analyzing what people are saying.
Try to win at all costs.
Stick to one’s position even if evidence is better for the opposing position.
Question 5
pts
Deciduous trees are trees that shed their leaves. Maple trees are deciduous trees. Thus, maple trees will
shed their leaves at some point during the growing season.
True or False: The statement, “Maple trees are deciduous trees,” is a premise.
Correct!
True
False
Question 6
pts
The statement “If you come with me, then we can go shopping” is a __________.
conjunction
disjunction
Correct!
conditional
none of these
