1301 Final Exam Review

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What is the purpose of evaluating evidence in an argument?

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To determine if the evidence is representative, accurate, relevant, and supports the claim.

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What does 'ad hominem' mean in the context of arguments?

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It refers to a fallacy where the argument attacks the character of the speaker instead of addressing the argument itself.

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What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

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A summary briefly expresses the main points of a source, while a paraphrase restates the ideas in one's own words.

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How should semicolons be used in a sentence?

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Semicolons are used to connect closely related independent clauses and to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the correct use of apostrophes?

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Apostrophes are used to indicate possession or in contractions.

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What is a slippery slope argument?

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It is a fallacy that suggests a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in some significant effect.

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Define 'black and white' thinking in arguments.

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It is a fallacy that presents two opposing options as the only possibilities, ignoring other alternatives.

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What is the bandwagon fallacy?

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It is the assumption that something is true or acceptable simply because it is popular.

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What is the role of a thesis statement in an argument?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of a piece of writing.

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What is the significance of counterarguments in an argument?

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Counterarguments acknowledge opposing views and strengthen the original argument by addressing potential objections.