Why should logical fallacies be avoided?

Because they make the reader jump to inaccurate conclusions

How should you address an opposing argument?

Acknowledge the opposing argument while still refuting it.

When you move from general principles to a particular conclusion.

What is a claim in an argument?

A matter of opinion that is stated like a fact and backed up with evidence

Which one is part of the organization of an argumentative paper?

State your claim clearly in the introduction

Which of these will best support a claim?

Facts, Statistics, Examples, Expert Testimony, Personal Experience

Why is a personal experience helpful in convincing your audience?

It can help make a topic more relatable and connect the audience.

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1
Did MLK effectively use multiple argumentative support ideas in his "I Have a Dream" speech?
True
False
2
Why should logical fallacies be avoided?
Because some logical fallacies are valid while others are not
Because they are too advanced for non-professional writers to use
Because they make the reader jump to inaccurate conclusions
Because they make the fallacies considerably less logical
3
How should you address an opposing argument?
The opposing argument should not be addressed.
The opposing argument must be made to look as if it were incredibly evil.
Be bashing the opposing argument as intently as possible.
Acknowledge the opposing argument while still refuting it.
4
What is Induction?
A ceremony for someone to reach the Hall of Fame
The process of eating a duck
Reasoning based on probability
When you move from general principles to a particular conclusion.
5
What is deduction?
The same thing as induction
When you move from general principles to a particular conclusion.
the action of deducting or subtracting something
Reasoning based on probability
6
What is a claim in an argument?
A Swedish word used to identify a breed of dog
A marine bivalve mollusk with shells of equal size
A demand or request for something considered one's due
A matter of opinion that is stated like a fact and backed up with evidence
7
Major Premise: All Baseballs are round. Minor Premise: The Earth is round. Conclusion: The Earth is a baseball.
True
False
8
The opposing side should be addressed in an argument.
False
True
9
Which one is part of the organization of an argumentative paper?
State your claim clearly in the introduction
Mention the counterargument clearly in your first
Argue incessantly against the other side
List random scientific words in order to sound smart
10
Which of these will best support a claim?
Lies, Deception
Opinions, Rumors, FaceBook
Facts, Statistics, Examples, Expert Testimony, Personal Experience
Your mother, The Pope, The President of the United States
11
Induction and Deduction are the same thing
True
False
12
Major Premise: All people who play Minecraft are cool. Minor Premise: Bob plays Minecraft. Conclusion: Bob is cool.
True
False
13
Major Premise: All planets are round. Minor Premise: Earth is a planet. Conclusion: Earth is Round
True
False
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Why is a personal experience helpful in convincing your audience?
It will make the audience know what you have gone through.
It can help make a topic more relatable and connect the audience.
It will make it so the audience likes you better.
It can help convince your audience that you are an expert in the field.

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