Understanding Argument Development

What is a coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view?

• argument

• evidence

• reasoning

• introduction

Which of the following is a type of reasoning used in arguments?

• Emotional reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Random reasoning

• Intuitive reasoning

Identify the reasoning type: "All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal."

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

Which statement best describes inductive reasoning?

• It starts with a general statement and moves to a specific conclusion.

• It uses specific observations to make broad generalizations.

• It relies on emotional appeal.

• It is based on personal opinions.

Consider the argument: "If it rains, the ground gets wet. It is raining. Therefore, the ground is wet." What type of reasoning is this?

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

Which of the following is an example of inductive reasoning?

• All birds can fly. Penguins are birds. Therefore, penguins can fly.

• The sun has risen every day in recorded history. Therefore, the sun will rise tomorrow.

• If it rains, the ground gets wet. It is raining. Therefore, the ground is wet.

• All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

Analyze the argument: "Most cats are aloof. My cat is aloof. Therefore, my cat is like most cats." What reasoning is used?

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

What is the purpose of using evidence in an argument?

• To confuse the audience

• To support the reasoning

• To introduce new topics

• To conclude the argument

Which of the following best describes abductive reasoning?

• It uses observations of patterns that lead to the most likely conclusions.

• It uses specific observations to make broad generalizations.

• It starts with a general statement and moves to a specific conclusion.

• It is based on emotional appeal.

Evaluate the argument: "The grass is wet. It must have rained last night." What type of reasoning is this?

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning