Constructing Arguments Quiz

What is an argument?

• A random statement without any basis

• A conclusion without any premises

• A statement without any logical reasons

• A claim with logical reasons and evidences

What are premises in an argument?

• Facts providing evidence for the conclusion

• Conclusions drawn from logical reasons

• Statements given to support the claim

• General assumptions based on specific conclusions

Which type of argument starts with a general assumption/fact and applies logic to specific conclusions?

• Top-down argument

• Inductive argument

• Deductive argument

• Bottom-up argument

What is the characteristic of a good argument?

• The reasons are emotional and visual

• The conclusion is not supported by any premises

• The conclusion is stated without any reasons

• The premises stated are true

What is a common default when dealing with arguments?

• Mistaking emotions for reasons

• Considering only the reasons in favor of a conclusion

• Searching for reasons against a conclusion

• Doing a thorough search for reasons for and against a conclusion

Which type of argument starts with specific assumptions/premises and broadens to a general conclusion?

• Inductive argument

• Bottom-up argument

• Top-down argument

• Deductive argument

What are the steps in constructing an argument?

• Mistake emotions for reasons

• Only consider the reasons in favor of a conclusion

• List as many reasons/premises which supports the conclusion

• Present the receiver with weak premises

What is the conclusion of an argument?

• A statement argued for

• A general assumption based on specific conclusions

• A random statement without any basis

• A fact providing evidence for the premises

What is a premise in an argument?

• A claim without any logical reasons

• A conclusion drawn from logical reasons

• A statement given to support the claim

• A random statement without any basis

What is the characteristic of a good argument?

• The premises stated are true

• The conclusion is stated without any reasons

• The conclusion is not supported by any premises

• The reasons are emotional and visual