Question 1

Which of the following is the purpose of the problem section of an argumentative essay? (Points : 1)

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 __________. (Points : 1)

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!” (Points : 1)

Appeal to Emotion

No Fallacy

False Dilemma

Equivocation

Appeal to Force

Question 4

Which of the following is an invalid form: (Points : 1)

Hypothetical Syllogism

Denying the Antecedent

Modus Tollens

Modus Ponens

Question 5

Drive the minivan. (Points : 1)

Claim

Non-Claim

Neither

Question 6

In propositional logic, the variables P and Q stand for: (Points : 1)

the words “True” and “False”

categories of things, like mammals and cats

logical connectives

sentences (claims)