Logic Unit Definitions Quiz

An error in logical reasoning is a _____________

• Reason

• Fallacy

• Conclusion

• Statement

A (a)   is the assumption that something is true

What is a statement?

• System of reasoning based on validity

• To lean in one direction

• A clear expression of speech or in writing

• A cause/ explanation OR ability to think logically

What is are warrants?

• Statements of evidence to support a premise

• A reason made of a premise and warrants

• A judgement reached through reasoning

• System of reasoning based on validity

(a)   is the system of reasoning based on validity

____________ is an assumption that something is true

• Conclusion

• Fallacy

• Warrant

• Premise

“You would think that because you’re a girl” is an example of a (a)   .

Which is the reason?

Jessica: “I think Batman is a better superhero than Wonder Woman”

Sarah: “Why?”

Jessica: “Because he is an ordinary person who does extraordinary things, whereas Wonder Woman is cool and all, but being the daughter of a god is kind of cheating.

• “I think Batman is a better superhero than Wonder Woman”

• "Why?”

• “Because he is an ordinary person who does extraordinary things, whereas Wonder Woman is cool and all, but being the daughter of a god is kind of cheating.

A _____________ is the final judgement after you work through reasoning

• introduction

• warrant

• conclusion

• premise

Which is the conclusion to the below conversation?

Jessica: “Both Batman and Wonder Woman are good superheroes that focus on truth and justice. Based on the points we have both suggested, I would say Batman is a better superhero for an ordinary person to aspire to be.”

Sarah: “That makes sense, but I still like Wonder Woman more tbh”

• Jessica's statement

• Sarah's statement