Definitions in Logic

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Steven Thomas
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of "Premise"?
Phrases that demonstrate a relationship between premises and conclusions
Observations that support the truth of a premise
Logical building blocks for an argument
An unsupported conclusion that might be disagreed about
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of "Conclusion"?
The end point of the formal argument process
An argument that follows logically
A disagreement about something
An "if/then" statement used as a premise
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of "Validity"?
An argument that follows logically
A format for mapping arguments
An argument made with the intention of defending an opinion
Something that cancels itself out
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of "Soundness"?
An argument that follows logically and is presumably true
A conclusion supported by premises
Using theoretical examples to prove the truth of something (non-observational)
Any argument that is missing the required components to be argued
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which answer most closely applies to Argument Standard Form?
A format for mapping arguments
An argument made with the intention of defending an opinion
Logical building blocks for an argument
Phrases that demonstrate a relationship between premises and conclusions
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which definition most closely matches the concept of a "formal argument?"
Using examples when arguing
Arguing with the intent of defending a position
An argument with a conclusion supported by premises
Arguing in a formal setting
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A non-argument is...
A conclusion supported by premises
A statement, unsupported opinion, or anecdote
An invalid, illogical, or false argument
When someone refuses to engage in good faith argument
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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