Test 4

Question 1

An analogy that appears persuasive, even containing some striking similarities, may not be ?.

Answer 1

logically sound

Question 2

? are errors, or failures of logic, that may creep into the creation of an article of opinion.

Answer 2

common fallacies

Question 3

As the final step in the thinking process, the ? sets forth an argument with a proposition, evidence, and rules of logic.

Answer 3

presentation.

Question 4

A ? draws a logical connection that is obvious between the major and minor premises.

Answer 4

conclusion.

Question 5

Erroneous or misleading inferences are avoided by ? - the same logical process used in the scientific method.

Answer 5

induction.

Question 6

In an article of opinion, the main premise normally is a(n) ?.

Answer 6

?

Question 7

A ? is made when various particulars are used to provide a valid generalization.

Answer 7

deductive argument.

Question 8

A syllogism is comprised of having a ? premise that leads to a conclusion.

Answer 8

both.

Question 9

? reasoning moves from particular points to a general conclusion.

Answer 9

Inductive.

Question 10

A simple, more compelling use of the inductive method is arguing by ? ; that is, clarifying an issue by showing how it is like something that may be more familiar to readers.

Answer 10

use of statistics.

Question 11

The ? states a generalization, which is assumed or verified to be true.

Answer 11

major premise.

Question 12

The ? states a particular, which is a point that comes under the generalization.

Answer 12

minor premise.

Question 13

A writer is able to approximate ? through arguing by the use of statistics to support an argument.

Answer 13

the scientific method.

Question 14

another term for a thesis statement that contains a debatable issue

Answer 14

proposition.

Question 15

Answers the question: What does a writer want his readers to do?

Answer 15

plan of action.

Question 16

Approach to writing an article of opinion

Answer 16

rhetoric

Question 17

based on three factors: a thesis statement, evidence, rules of logic

Answer 17

sound argument

Question 18

form of an argument that has major and minor premises, and a conclusion

Answer 18

syllogism

Question 19

idea that allows reasoned arguments that can be made for or against a topic

Answer 19

debatable issue

Question 20

inference or conviction that can be debated, because it cannot be proven like a fact

Answer 20

opinion

Question 21

rules of customary, polite discussion and of sound logic

Answer 21

informal guidelines

Question 22

skill or artifice used in making composition persuasive and effective

Answer 22

persuasion

Question 23

solid facts directly related to the issue; defends the argument effectively

Answer 23

evidence

Question 24

structural arrangement, the putting together of the parts to make a whole

Answer 24

composition

Question 25

writing a goal to persuade or convince

Answer 25

argumentative