Argumentation and Reasoning Quiz

What is a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved?

• Counter argument

• Thesis

• Premise

• Conclusion

Which term describes an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument?

• Syllogism

• Hypothesis

• Counter argument

• Inference

What is the style of argumentation that breaks arguments down into six component parts: claim, grounds, warrant, qualifier, rebuttal, and backing?

• Rogerian logic

• Toulmin Logic

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which logic is a conflict-solving technique based on seeking common ground instead of polarizing debate?

• Toulmin Logic

• Rogerian logic

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests?

• Connotation

• Denotation

• Inference

• Premise

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the process of reasoning from one or more statements to reach a logical conclusion?

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Syllogism

• Hypothesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a method of reasoning in which the premises are viewed as supplying some evidence, but not full assurance, for the truth of the conclusion?

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Syllogism

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is an instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions, each of which shares a term with the conclusion?

• Syllogism

• Hypothesis

• Premise

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion?

• Conclusion

• Premise

• Hypothesis

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation?

• Hypothesis

• Inference

• Claim

• Grounds

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1