Toulmin Argument

What is a warrant?

• Underlying assumptions in a writer's argument.

• Arguments that are not clear.

• The psychology of creating an argument.

• Evidence used to create an argument.

In the Toulmin Argument, the Claim is...

• Your main evidence

• Your argument

• The underlying principal that supports your argument.

• The specific evidence that supports your thesis

In the Toulmin Arguemtn, the Warrant is...

• Your main evidence

• Your argument

• The underlying principal that supports your argument.

• The specific evidence that supports your thesis

In the Toulmin Argument, the Backing is...

• Your main evidence

• Your argument

• The underlying principal that supports your argument.

• The specific evidence that supports your thesis

In a Toulmin model, the idea you are arguing for or against is called the:

• claim

• thesis

• qualifier

• warrant

• grounds

In a Toulmin model, the idea you are arguing for or against is called the:

• claim

• thesis

• qualifier

• warrant

• grounds

In a Toulmin model, you use a(n) ________ to avoid making absolute statements, so you will not be disproven based on unusual cases or situations.

• warrant

• rebuttal

• qualifier

• support

• example

Imagine you are writing a paper which advocates lowering the voting age to sixteen. Identify the Toulmin element this statement represents. "While some may argue that sixteen-year-olds are too immature to vote, in all states that is the legal age to drive."

• evidence

• claim

• warrant

• qualifier

• rebuttal

Which of the following is NOT an element of the Toulmin model?

• grounds

• warrant

• support

• rebuttal

• backing

Imagine you are writing a paper which advocates lowering the voting age to sixteen. Identify the Toulmin element this statement represents.

"Lowering the voting age will drive up voter turnout..." [Note: this statements continues in #10]

• claim

• warrant

• backing

• facts

• none of the above