UNIT 3 LOGIC

What is an argument?

• A statement that is always true

• A question that cannot be part of an argument

• An exclamatory sentence

• A set of statements where some are intended to support another called the conclusion

Which of the following is NOT a kind of non-argument?

• Conditional Statements

• Reports

• Illustrations

• Explanatory Statements

What is the purpose of illustrations in an argument?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide convincing evidence for the claim

• To exemplify the author's claim

• To introduce rhetorical questions

What is the principle of eliminating excess verbiage in a well-crafted argument?

• To remove words or statements that add nothing to the argument

• To include hedges and assurances

• To add more details to make the argument stronger

• To repeat the premises multiple times

What does it mean to employ uniform language in an argument?

• To use complex language to confuse the reader

• To stick with one term throughout the argument

• To use different terms for the same concept

• To switch languages in the argument

What is the importance of being fair and charitable in interpreting an argument?

• To add personal biases to the interpretation

• To preserve the rationality of the author's original meaning

• To criticize the author's argument

• To ignore the author's intentions

What should be avoided in a well-crafted argument regarding sub-conclusions?

• Removing sub-conclusions

• Adding more sub-conclusions

• Ignoring sub-conclusions

• Confusing sub-conclusions with final conclusions

What is the purpose of argument diagrams?

• To identify the logical connections between statements in an argument

• To confuse the reader

• To hide the premises and conclusions

• To add unnecessary complexity to the argument

How should statements joined by 'and' be separated for diagramming?

• Ignore the 'and' completely

• Use a different diagram for each statement

• Combine them into a single unit

• Indicate whether the premises operate independently or interdependently

What is the purpose of eliminating excess verbiage in a well-crafted argument?

• To add unnecessary details

• To make the argument longer

• To confuse the reader

• To focus on the essential content of the argument