ENGL 101 Quiz 6: Composition Practice:
Toulmin Model of Argument
• Due Jun 23 at 11:59pm
• Points 20
• Questions 10
• Time Limit 60 Minutes
• Allowed Attempts 3
Instructions
The quiz:
• Covers the Learn material from Module 6: Week 6.
• Contains 10 multiple choice questions.
• Is limited to 1 hour.
• Allows 3 attempts, and the highest attempt will count towards the grade.
• Is worth 20 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 6: Week 6.
Attempt History
, Attempt Time
KEPT Attempt 2 8 minutes
LATEST Attempt 2 8 minutes
Attempt 1 20 minutes
Score for this attempt: 20 out of 20
Submitted Jun 23 at 9:47pm
This attempt took 8 minutes.
Question 1
pts
What is the goal of a "qualifier" in a Toulmin argument?
To strengthen the claim by making it more absolute
To show the ethical underpinnings of the argument
To limit the claim’s applicability in certain circumstances
To provide more data
Question 2
pts
In the Toulmin model, what distinguishes "backing" from "warrant"?
Backing is used to qualify a claim
Warrant reinforces the claim, while backing reinforces the warrant
Backing invalidates opposing viewpoints
Toulmin Model of Argument
• Due Jun 23 at 11:59pm
• Points 20
• Questions 10
• Time Limit 60 Minutes
• Allowed Attempts 3
Instructions
The quiz:
• Covers the Learn material from Module 6: Week 6.
• Contains 10 multiple choice questions.
• Is limited to 1 hour.
• Allows 3 attempts, and the highest attempt will count towards the grade.
• Is worth 20 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 6: Week 6.
Attempt History
, Attempt Time
KEPT Attempt 2 8 minutes
LATEST Attempt 2 8 minutes
Attempt 1 20 minutes
Score for this attempt: 20 out of 20
Submitted Jun 23 at 9:47pm
This attempt took 8 minutes.
Question 1
pts
What is the goal of a "qualifier" in a Toulmin argument?
To strengthen the claim by making it more absolute
To show the ethical underpinnings of the argument
To limit the claim’s applicability in certain circumstances
To provide more data
Question 2
pts
In the Toulmin model, what distinguishes "backing" from "warrant"?
Backing is used to qualify a claim
Warrant reinforces the claim, while backing reinforces the warrant
Backing invalidates opposing viewpoints
