Question 1 : Which of the following is the purpose of the problem section of an argumentative essay?
to present the reasons you have for believing your premises are true
to avoid the thesis
to present only troubling issues
to present the issue that is of interest and the positions on that issue
Question 2 : The principle of accuracy in logic is __________.
the idea that one should state the strongest argument no matter the position
the idea that one should interpret the argument in line with the way the author would state it
the idea that we more clearly understand arguments that align with our beliefs
the idea that scientific experiments need measures to ensure they produce good data
Question 3 : TV Commercial: "You should buy this car; it feels awesome to drive!"
Appeal to Emotion
No Fallacy
False Dilemma
Equivocation
Appeal to Force
Question 4 : Which of the following is an invalid form:
Hypothetical Syllogism
Denying the Antecedent
Modus Tollens
Modus Ponens
Question 5 : Drive the minivan.
Claim
Non-Claim
Neither
Question 6 : In propositional logic, the variables P and Q stand for:
the words "True" and "False"
categories of things, like mammals and cats
logical connectives
sentences (claims)