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AP Terms Set 6

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A piece of reasoning with one or more premises and a conclusion. Claim, position, stance.

a)

argument

b)

conclusion

c)

premise

2.

statements offered as reason to support a stance.

a)

premise

b)

conclusion

c)

argument

3.

the end result of an argument. The main point being made.

a)

argument

b)

premise

c)

conclusion

4.

accepting at least part of all of an opposing view point. Often used to make one's own argument stronger by demonstrating that one is willing to accept what is obviously true and reasonable, even if it is presented by the opposition. Multiple perspectives, rebuttal.

a)

argument

b)

premise

c)

conclusion

d)

concession

5.

An if-then statement that consists of two parts, an antecedent and a consequent. Often used as premises.

a)

conclusion

b)

concession

c)

conditional

6.

when one asserts two mutually exclusive propositions.

a)

counterexample

b)

contradiction

c)

rebuttal

d)

counterclaim

7.

an example that runs counter to or opposes a generalization

a)

contradiction

b)

counterexample

c)

fallacy

d)

concession

8.

an argument in which it is thought that the premises provide a guarantee of the truth of the conclusion.

a)

deductive

b)

inductive

c)

sound

d)

valid

9.

an argument in which it is thought that the premises provide reasons supporting the probably truth of the conclusion.

a)

deductive

b)

inductive

c)

sound

d)

valid

10.

Has to meet two conditions: the line of reasoning from the premises to the conclusion is valid, and premises are true.

a)

deductive

b)

inductive

c)

sound

d)

valid

11.

Conclusion has to logically follow from the premise in order for an argument to be....

a)

deductive

b)

inductive

c)

valid

d)

sound

12.

When the argument may not be fully expressed. can be assumed. Sometimes can be problematic especially if two parties are making different assumptions.

a)

unstated premise

b)

understanding premise

c)

undulating premise

d)

undeserved premise