Toulmin Argumentative Method Quiz

What are the three fundamental parts of a Toulmin argument?

• Qualifier, Rebuttal, Claim

• Claim, Grounds, Warrant, Backing

• Qualifier, Rebuttal, Backing, Grounds

• Claim, Grounds, Warrant

What is the purpose of the qualifier in a Toulmin argument?

• To provide additional support for the warrant

• To build credibility

• To acknowledge another valid view of the situation

• To show that a claim may not be true in all circumstances

Which component of a Toulmin argument is the assertion that authors would like to prove to their audience?

• Warrant

• Grounds

• Qualifier

• Claim

What is the role of the backing in a Toulmin argument?

• To provide additional support for the warrant

• To acknowledge another valid view of the situation

• To show that a claim may not be true in all circumstances

• To build credibility

Which part of a Toulmin argument is the assumption that links the grounds to the claim?

• Backing

• Warrant

• Rebuttal

• Qualifier

What is the purpose of the rebuttal in a Toulmin argument?

• To show that a claim may not be true in all circumstances

• To build credibility

• To provide additional support for the warrant

• To acknowledge another valid view of the situation

What is the sentence pattern recommended for writing a good argument sentence in Toulmin method?

• Because of this supporting point (reasoning plus evidence), my fittingly qualified claim makes sense, especially when you consider this warrant (principle), which is backed by this evidence; while a particular objection might be made, additional reasoning rebuts it.

• Because of this supporting point (reasoning plus evidence), my fittingly qualified claim makes sense, especially when you consider this warrant (principle), which is backed by this evidence; while a particular objection might be made, additional reasoning supports it.

• Because of this supporting point (reasoning plus evidence), my fittingly qualified claim makes sense, especially when you consider this warrant (principle), which is backed by this evidence; while a particular objection might be made, additional reasoning ignores it.

• Because of this supporting point (reasoning plus evidence), my fittingly qualified claim makes sense, especially when you consider this warrant (principle), which is backed by this evidence; while a particular objection might be made, additional reasoning accepts it.

What is the purpose of the claim in a Toulmin argument?

• To assert the main argument

• To provide additional support for the warrant

• To acknowledge another valid view of the situation

• To show that a claim may not be true in all circumstances

What is the role of the grounds in a Toulmin argument?

• To provide additional support for the warrant

• To acknowledge another valid view of the situation

• To show that a claim may not be true in all circumstances

• To provide evidence and facts that support the claim