Argument

All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Socrates is mortal. Which is the conclusion?

• Socrates is a human.

• Socrates is mortal.

• All humans are mortal.

Despite the economic growth attributed to globalization, it has led to increased inequality and job displacement, which suggests a need for reevaluating our approach to global economic integration. What is the main claim of the argument?

• Globalization contributes to economic growth.

• Increased inequality is a concern.

• Job displacement is a result of globalization.

• We need to reevaluate our approach to globalization.

What is the main purpose of an argument in a debate?

• To present evidence

• To persuade the audience

• To entertain the audience

• To confuse the opponent

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong argument?

• Ambiguity

• Relevance

• Emotional appeal

• Length

In a logical argument, what is a premise?

• A conclusion

• A supporting statement

• An emotional appeal

• A rhetorical question

What is the role of evidence in an argument?

• To confuse the opponent

• To support claims

• To entertain the audience

• To introduce new topics

Which of the following is a fallacy in an argument?

• Ad hominem

• Logical reasoning

• Empirical evidence

• Statistical analysis

What is a counterargument?

• An argument against a claim

• A supporting argument

• An irrelevant argument

• An emotional appeal

Which of the following best describes a deductive argument?

• It starts with a specific observation

• It starts with a general statement

• It relies on emotional appeal

• It is based on personal opinion

What is the difference between an argument and a quarrel?

• An argument is based on logic, a quarrel is based on emotion

• An argument is loud, a quarrel is quiet

• An argument is informal, a quarrel is formal

• An argument is personal, a quarrel is impersonal