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 the relationship between arguments and audiences according to the text?

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Audiences matter in arguments

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What does the Toulmin model suggest about the amount of explanation required for a claim?

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It depends on how likely the audience is to question the author

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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 type of reasoning is used when arguments grow inductively from data?

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Inductive reasoning

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Define 'Inductive Reasoning'.

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A type of reasoning that involves drawing general conclusions from specific observations.

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Define 'Deductive Reasoning'.

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A type of reasoning that starts with a general statement and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion.

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What is the Toulmin Model?

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A framework for analyzing arguments that includes components such as claim, grounds, warrant, backing, qualifier, and rebuttal.

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What is a 'Claim' in the context of an argument?

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and requires support.

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What are 'Grounds' in the Toulmin Model?

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The evidence or reasons that support the claim.