Final Exam ENC1102 Question and
answers 100% correct 2025/2025
What is the primary distinction between formal and informal arguments? -
correct answers Burden of proof
A claim that asserts that something exists, has existed, or will exist, based on
data that the audience will accept as objectively verifiable is a... - correct
answers Claim of fact
What are the major causes of illogicality in argumentation discussed in class?
- correct answers Ignorance, lack of facts/details
We may associate "father" with a feeling of love or security or we may picture
our own father. This sentence is an example of what type of meaning? -
correct answers Connotation
An attack on an opposing view in order to weaken it, invalidate it, or make it
less credible is called what? - correct answers Refutation/refute
Deductive reasoning is a form of reasoning that moves from... - correct
answers general to specific
Which model of argumentation uses the terms claim, support, warrant,
rebuttal, qualifiers, and backing? - correct answers Toulmin Model
"The United States of America is the most powerful country in the world." This
statement is an example of what type of claim? - correct answers Claim of
value
, What are the three key elements of the Aristotelian model? - correct answers
Ethos, logos, and pathos
What are the major elements of the Rogerian Argument - correct answers
Unbiased, present counterargument, finding a common ground
The Aristotelian Model of Argumentation was named after which philosopher?
- correct answers Aristotel
An argument that is based on a misrepresentation of the opponent's position
is called... - correct answers Strawman
A flaw in reasoning is called... - correct answers Fallacy
What is another name for Ad hominem? - correct answers Personal Attack
What are three types of claims discussed in this class? - correct answers
Value, Fact, and Policy
A pleasant expression used in place of one that is less agreeable but possibly
more accurate is called... - correct answers Euphemism
Inductive reasoning is a form of reasoning that moves from.... - correct
answers Specific to general
A general principle or assumption that establishes a connection between the
support and the claim is (Hint: serves as a glue).... - correct answers Warrant
answers 100% correct 2025/2025
What is the primary distinction between formal and informal arguments? -
correct answers Burden of proof
A claim that asserts that something exists, has existed, or will exist, based on
data that the audience will accept as objectively verifiable is a... - correct
answers Claim of fact
What are the major causes of illogicality in argumentation discussed in class?
- correct answers Ignorance, lack of facts/details
We may associate "father" with a feeling of love or security or we may picture
our own father. This sentence is an example of what type of meaning? -
correct answers Connotation
An attack on an opposing view in order to weaken it, invalidate it, or make it
less credible is called what? - correct answers Refutation/refute
Deductive reasoning is a form of reasoning that moves from... - correct
answers general to specific
Which model of argumentation uses the terms claim, support, warrant,
rebuttal, qualifiers, and backing? - correct answers Toulmin Model
"The United States of America is the most powerful country in the world." This
statement is an example of what type of claim? - correct answers Claim of
value
, What are the three key elements of the Aristotelian model? - correct answers
Ethos, logos, and pathos
What are the major elements of the Rogerian Argument - correct answers
Unbiased, present counterargument, finding a common ground
The Aristotelian Model of Argumentation was named after which philosopher?
- correct answers Aristotel
An argument that is based on a misrepresentation of the opponent's position
is called... - correct answers Strawman
A flaw in reasoning is called... - correct answers Fallacy
What is another name for Ad hominem? - correct answers Personal Attack
What are three types of claims discussed in this class? - correct answers
Value, Fact, and Policy
A pleasant expression used in place of one that is less agreeable but possibly
more accurate is called... - correct answers Euphemism
Inductive reasoning is a form of reasoning that moves from.... - correct
answers Specific to general
A general principle or assumption that establishes a connection between the
support and the claim is (Hint: serves as a glue).... - correct answers Warrant
