Definitions
Uses
Examples
About Stephen Toulmin
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A ______ is the point an arguer is trying to make.
What is claim?
100
List the 3 basic elements of the Toulmin Model
What is claim, grounds, warrant?
100
80% of college students don't get adequate sleep is an example of which component?
What is Backing?
100
Who created the Toulmin model?
What is Stephen Toulmin
100
What is the quadratic formula?
What is x = -b +/- square root of b squared - 4ac divided by 2a
200
_________ are the support the arguer offers on behalf of his/her claim.
What is grounds?
200
The Toulmin Model is a tool for diagramming ________ arguments.
What is informal?
200
Mr. Mullins "looks" tired
What is warrant?
200
What is Stephen Toulmin's current position at USC?
What is Professor
200
What is one of Mrs. W's cat's names?
What is Petey, Kissy, or Miss Timi Tim Trot Trot?
300
The _________ is the inferential leap that connects the claim with the grounds.
What is warrant?
300
The Toulmin model offers a somewhat ______ view of an argument.
What is static?
300
Mr. Mullins "always" looks tired
What is qualifier?
300
Stephen Toulmin was originally a _____, before taking his position at USC.
What is British Logician
300
Warrants rely on three modes of persuasion:
What is ethos, logos, and pathos?
400
The ________ states the degree of force or probability to be attached to the claim.
What is qualifier?
400
The grounds for an argument often follow words such as _______ (provide at least 2 examples)
What is “because,” “since,” “given that…”, "as a result of", etc.
400
If I study all night, I will get an A on the test.
What is claim?
400
The Toulmin Model was created in order to ______.
What is to practically explain everyday arguments?
400
Draw the Toulmin Model (hint: 6 components) on the white board - label which components are necessary and which are optional/as needed
500
The support or explanation provided for the warrant.
What is backing?
500
The Toulmin Model is most useful in what "phase" of an argument?
What is after the argument has already occurred?
500
I made dinner, so you get to do the dishes.
What is grounds?
500
Stephen Toulmin was influenced by _______.
What is Ludwig Wittgenstein?
500
On the whiteboard: Create an original claim about gun control, following the format below:
Claim:
Warrant:
Grounds:
Varies