PHL 276 Critical Thinking Quiz 4

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1. Which of the following best describes what a report is in the critical thinking context?

A report is a type of non-argument that clarifies another statement or set of statements.

A report is a type of non-argument that lists facts about a person, event, or state of affairs.

A report is a type of argument that is valid only when it clarifies another statement or set of statements.

A report is a type of drawing commonly found in comic books and childrens literature.

A report is just an unsupported statement of personal opinion.

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A quiz on commitment and identifying arguments

2. What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

You may optionally provide this to label your report, leaderboard, or certificate.

2. If Mark concedes Tyrone's point that LeBron is stronger than Kobe then that means__.

Mark isn't going to argue against Tyrone's assertion that LeBron is stronger than Kobe.

Tyrone doesn't have to argue for his assertion that LeBron is stronger than Kobe.

Mark now has the burden of proof to show that Kobe is stronger than LeBron

A and B

None of the above

3. Which of the following is not among the things one does when preparing an argument for logical analysis?

Clarify the crucial terms

Eliminate tangents and excess verbiage

Be fair and charitable

Think about whether you agree with what the arguer says or not

All of the above are things one does when preparing an argument for logical analysis

4. In addition to what she asserts, to what else is a person committed?

A person is committed to what she thinks about asserting

A person is committed to what is consistent with what she asserts.

A person is committed to what is logically implied by she asserts.

A person is committed to what is supported by she asserts.

All of the above

5. Suppose Selena always argues that Lady Gaga is a talented songwriter and performer, but that pop acts like Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys are untalented, and that their songs are terrible. One day she and Julie are arguing about whether or not Lady Gaga is talented, and Julie points out that before going solo, Lady Gaga wrote songs for Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys. In response Selena says, "Well...okay, I'm not going to say she's a great songwriter anymore, but I still think she's a great performer." Selena has__.

Made a concession

Made a retraction

Discharged her burden of proof about Lady Gaga's songwriting

A and C

None of the above

6. To give a discount is to__.

Weaken one’s claim so as to make it less susceptible to attack

Anticipate and dismiss criticisms

Indicate that backup reasons exist even if they are not presented

Tell somebody not to worry quite so much about how bad your argument might be

None of the above is what one does when giving an assurance.

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Phl 276 Critical Thinking Quiz 4

1. Which of the following best describes what a report is in the critical thinking context?

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. If Mark concedes Tyrone's point that LeBron is stronger than Kobe then that means__.

3. Which of the following is not among the things one does when preparing an argument for logical analysis?

4. In addition to what she asserts, to what else is a person committed?

6. To give a discount is to__.