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Quiz
Briefly state how the text defines “claim.”
The test defines claim as the statement that the maker of the argument is seeking to show to be
true or probably true.
Reread the section in the text entitled “Two Confusions to Avoid” in Chapter 5. From
what you read there, construct a definition of the term “argument” that includes both
what the term is, in the context of this chapter, and what it is not.
The term argument means conversation where the outcomes can be considerate, productive,
and conscious or it can be expressively stated but still their objective will be the same. At the
same time, an argument does not mean a “quarrel” or “disagreement”.
What questions does the text suggest we ask to distinguish conclusions and reasons?
The three question the text suggest we ask are: “what is the conclusion that the speaker is
trying to establish as to establish as true?”, “What is the decision that the speaker is trying to
explain or justify?”, and “What considerations does the speaker present to establish the truth of
that claim or the basis of that decision?”.
What are the component premises are there in the following statement: "If it weren’t for
how much it costs and how big it is, I’d buy that TV for our bedroom."
If it weren’t for how much it costs – premise
how big it is – premise
I’d buy that TV for our bedroom - conclusion
Below are four common misconceptions about mapping an argument. Choose
any two and briefly explain why each is wrong.
Every line of reasoning in an argument map eventually leads to a conclusion.
In analyzing and mapping the statements in an argument, context is not
important.
Every line of reasoning in an argument map eventually leads to a conclusion – this is wrong because not
every line being said during an argument will not lead to a conclusion. However, mapping can be useful
by showing us the direction the argument is going and allows us to interpret the persons thoughts.
In analyzing and mapping the statements in an argument, context is not important - this
misconception is wrong because the context is what leads us to understand where the argument is
going. Without the context, is will be difficult to find the reasoning and idea which created the
argument.
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Quiz
Briefly state how the text defines “claim.”
The test defines claim as the statement that the maker of the argument is seeking to show to be
true or probably true.
Reread the section in the text entitled “Two Confusions to Avoid” in Chapter 5. From
what you read there, construct a definition of the term “argument” that includes both
what the term is, in the context of this chapter, and what it is not.
The term argument means conversation where the outcomes can be considerate, productive,
and conscious or it can be expressively stated but still their objective will be the same. At the
same time, an argument does not mean a “quarrel” or “disagreement”.
What questions does the text suggest we ask to distinguish conclusions and reasons?
The three question the text suggest we ask are: “what is the conclusion that the speaker is
trying to establish as to establish as true?”, “What is the decision that the speaker is trying to
explain or justify?”, and “What considerations does the speaker present to establish the truth of
that claim or the basis of that decision?”.
What are the component premises are there in the following statement: "If it weren’t for
how much it costs and how big it is, I’d buy that TV for our bedroom."
If it weren’t for how much it costs – premise
how big it is – premise
I’d buy that TV for our bedroom - conclusion
Below are four common misconceptions about mapping an argument. Choose
any two and briefly explain why each is wrong.
Every line of reasoning in an argument map eventually leads to a conclusion.
In analyzing and mapping the statements in an argument, context is not
important.
Every line of reasoning in an argument map eventually leads to a conclusion – this is wrong because not
every line being said during an argument will not lead to a conclusion. However, mapping can be useful
by showing us the direction the argument is going and allows us to interpret the persons thoughts.
In analyzing and mapping the statements in an argument, context is not important - this
misconception is wrong because the context is what leads us to understand where the argument is
going. Without the context, is will be difficult to find the reasoning and idea which created the
argument.
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