Argument Review

Rogerian Argument

100

The main goal of a Rogerian argument is not to defeat the opponent but to do this....What am I?

What is... TO FINDING COMMON GROUND?

200

Rogerian arguments are especially useful when discussing issues that are this type of topic.

A) Challenging topic

B) Controversial topic

C) Emotionally charged topic

D) Both B&C

What is... CONTROVERSIONAL/EMOTIONALLY CHARGED TOPIC?

300

Instead of trying to prove the other side wrong, the writer attempts to do this first...

A) Finding common ground in the argument

B) Demonstrate understanding of the opposing viewpoint

C) Identifying the controversial topic

D) All of the above

What is... B) DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF THE OPPOSING VIEWPOINT?

400

A Rogerian argument attempts to reduce conflict between people who strongly disagree by encouraging THIS type of communication.

A) Fair and assertive communication

B) Empathetic or respectful communication

C) Receptive and passive communication

What is.... B) Empathetic or respectful communication?

500

"If both schools and families encourage responsible online habits, students may benefit academically and socially." What part of a Rogerian argument does this statement present? 

A) Presenting a balanced solution

B) Establishing a common ground

C) Acknowledging the validity of the opposing side

D) Compromise solution appealing to both sides

What is... C) Acknowledging the validity of the opposing side?

Toulmin Argument

100

This British philosopher created the Toulmin model of argument in 1958. Who am I?

A) Eric Toulmin

B) Stephen Toulmin

C) Toulmin Hinds

Who is... B) STEPHEN TOULMIN?

200

These are the facts, statistics, or examples of used to support a claim. What am I?

What is... EVIDENCE (GROUNDS)?

300

"However, some argue later start times would interfere with sports schedules." What part of the Toulmin Argument am I?

A) Warrant

B) Qualifier

C) Rebuttal

What is... C) REBUTTAL?

400

Words such as most likely, probably, and in many cases are examples of this Toulmin element?

A) Evidence

B) Grounds

C) Warrants

D) Qualifiers

What is... D) QUALIFIERS?

500

"If students get enough sleep, they can focus better in class." What part of the Toulmin Argument is this?

A) Evidence

B) Qualifier

C) Warrant

D) Rebuttal

What is.... C) WARRANT?

Classical Argument

100

A statement that expresses the writer's position on a topic.  What am I?

What is....a CLAIM?

200

This type of explanation that shows how the evidence supports the claim. What am I?

What is... REASONING?

300

A viewpoint that disagrees with the writer's claim. What am I ?

What is....a COUNTERCLAIM?

400

This section acknowledges and responds to the opposing viewpoints? What am I?

A) Refutatio

B) Confirmatio

C) Peroratio

What is... REFUTATIO?

500

This is the final section of a classical argument that leaves the audience with a strong closing idea. What am I?

A) Exordium

B) Peroratio

C) Refutatio

D) Partitio

What is.... PERORATIO (CONCLUSION)?