Claims
Also known as an assertion, a proposition, or a thesis.
Claim
This thesis is a statement of the main idea of the argument that also previews the major points the writer intends to make.
Closed Thesis
What type of fallacy does this commercial use?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po0jY4WvCIc&feature=emb_logo
Appeal to False Authority, Bandwagon, or False Analogy
True or False: The organization of an argument should fit the ideas, rather than forcing ideas to fit into a prescribed organizational pattern.
True
_____________ argues that something is good or bad.
Claim of Value
This thesis is one that does not list all the points the writer intends to cover in an essay.
Open Thesis
What type of fallacy does this commercial use?
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Straw Man, Ad Hominem, or Faulty Analogy
The "shape" of an argument refers to its:
Organization or Arrangement
______________ asserts that something is true or not.
Claim of Fact
This thesis provides a summary of the counterargument, usually qualified by although or but, and precedes the writer's opinion.
Counterargument Thesis
What type of fallacy does this commercial use?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIv3m2gMgUU&feature=emb_logo
Straw Man, False Dillema, or Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
What type of reasoning is this example?
Women are good drivers.
Mrs. Passmore is a woman.
Conclusion: Mrs. Passmore is a good driver.
Deductive Reasoning
___________ proposes a change.
Claim of Policy
What type of thesis is the following sentence:
The three-dimensional characters, exciting plot, and complex themes of the Harry Potter series make them not only legendary children's books but enduring literary classics.
Closed Thesis
Personal experience, anecdotes, and current events are all examples of what type of evidence?
First-Hand Evidence
What type of reasoning is this?
Regular exercise promotes weight loss.
Exercise lowers stress levels.
Exercise improves mood and outlook.
Generalization: Exercise contributes to better health.
Inductive Reasoning
__________ is a process of reasoned inquiry and rational discourse seeking common ground. It is a persuasive discourse, a coherent and considered movement from a claim to a conclusion.
Argument
What two types of theses are included in the following sentence:
Although the Harry Potter series may have some literary merit, its popularity has less to do with storytelling than with merchandising.
Counterargument and Open Thesis
Second-Hand evidence includes what three types of evidence?
Historical information, expert opinion, and quantitative evidence
The Classical Oration includes which 5 parts?
Introduction, narration, confirmation, refutation, and conclusion