is an underlying assumption or inference that the writer takes for granted.

Question 1 of 10

A ____________ is an underlying assumption or inference that the writer takes for granted.
A.claim
B.qualifier
C.reason
D.warrant


Question 2 of 10

________ is support that relies on the credibility of the author.
A.Ethos
B.Pathos
C.None of the choices
D.Manipulation



Question 3 of 10

Literally means "it does not follow" in Latin.
A.Anecdote
B.Gerund
C.Non sequitur
D.Rhetorical question




Question 4 of 10

________ relies on the audience's emotions and feelings.
A.Ethos
B.Logos
C.Kairos
D.Pathos



Question 5 of 10

Which of the following fallacies literally means "after this therefore because of this" in Latin?
A.Ad Hominem
B.Non Sequitur
C.Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
D.None of the above


Question 6 of 10

In a Toulmin argument, support is composed of the following:
A.Additional evidence to defend the warrant.
B.Help the author set limits on his/her assertions.
C.Assumptions and inferences that the writer takes for granted.
D.Evidence that a writer uses to prove the claim.


Question 7 of 10

A strong Toulmin argument could contain all of the following BUT:
A.Fallacy
B.Claim
C.Concessions
D.Warrant

Question 8 of 10

Which of the following might indicate a source on the internet is NOT reliable?
A.The source contains statistics and information about the researchers who compiled them.
B.The source has been cited in academic articles.
C.There is no identification of the site's creator.
D.The source has a URL that ends in .edu.


Question 9 of 10

The ________ argument attempts to persuade while stressing understanding and common ground. This method seeks to lessen the threatening aspect of the argument by emphasizing the value of the opposition's side and motivations.
A.Post hoc ergo propter hoc
B.Rogerian
C.Toulmin-Based
D.Critical


Question 10 of 10

The Rogerian argument will do all of the following, EXCEPT:
A.Describe the problem.
B.Show understanding and value of opposing views.
C.Present the other side in a subjective way - using opinion.
D.Assert an position.