CRWT 111 Argument and Types of Non-argumentative Discourse

What is an argument in critical thinking?

• A personal opinion

• A question without an answer

• A claim defended with reasons and evidence

• A random statement

What is a statement?

• A question

• A sentence that can be true or false

• A command

• A greeting

Which of the following is a premise indicator?

• As a result

• Because

• Hence

• Therefore

Which of the following is a conclusion indicator?

• Therefore

• In view of the fact that

• Given that

• Because

What is the purpose of a report?

• To convey information about a subject

• To argue a point

• To provide examples

• To explain a concept

Which of the following is an example of an unsupported assertion?

• Canada is in South America.

• God does not exist.

• Red is a color.

• I believe that it is not dying that people are afraid of.

What is the purpose of an illustration?

• To convey information

• To prove a point

• To explain a concept

• To provide examples of a claim

What is the purpose of an explanation?

• To provide examples

• To convey information

• To argue a point

• To show why something is the case

Which test helps distinguish arguments from explanations based on common knowledge?

• The Common-Knowledge Test

• The Past-Event Test

• The Principle of Charity Test

• The Author’s Intent Test

Which test helps distinguish arguments from explanations based on past events?

• The Past-Event Test

• The Principle of Charity Test

• The Common-Knowledge Test

• The Author’s Intent Test