ERWC Final Exam (Sem. 1)

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Who was grappling with the question of what makes an argument logical in the mid-twentieth century?

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Stephen Toulmin

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What is one of Toulmin's essential conclusions about arguments?

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Arguments grow inductively from data.

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What is the difference in the film versus the play The Tragedy of Macbeth?

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Fleance is revealed to be alive in the end.

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What question do 'grounds' answer in an argument?

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"What’s your evidence?"

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What determines how many warrants a writer needs to state?

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The intended readers.

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Define 'argument' in the context of Toulmin's model.

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An argument is a statement or series of statements that support a conclusion.

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What are the main components of Toulmin's argument model?

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Claim, grounds, warrant, backing, rebuttal.

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What is a 'claim' in an argument?

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A statement that asserts a belief or opinion.

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What is a 'warrant' in Toulmin's model?

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The reasoning that connects the grounds to the claim.

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What role do 'backing' play in an argument?

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Backing provides additional support for the warrant.