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PHIL – WEEK 2 QUIZ Score for this quiz: 50 out of 50 Submitted Jan 13 at 7:23pm This attempt took 33 minutes.

Question 1 10 / 10 pts Briefly state how the text defines “claim.” Your Answer: AKA the conclusion . It is a statement that the maker of the argument is seeking to show to be true or probably true .

Question 2 10 / 10 pts Reread the section in the text entitled “Two Confusions to Avoid” in Chapter 5. From what you read there, construct a definition of the term “argument” that includes both what the term is, in the context of this chapter, and what it is not. Your Answer:

A giving of two or more evidence to support the claim and possibly get the other side to think the way that you do . In the context of this chapter an argument is a constructive and reasonable idea. It is not a fight ,quarrel or disagreement .

Question 3 10 / 10 pts What questions does the text suggest we ask to distinguish conclusions and reasons? Your Answer: We should be able to ask questions to get clear understanding of what the person is saying . Asking questions will clarify any misunderstanding . Some questions are asked to distinguish conclusion and reasons . The text suggest that we ask questions such as " what is the conclusion that the speaker is trying to establish that is true , what is the decision that the speaker is trying to explain or justify , what considerations does the speaker present to establish the truth of that claim or basis of that decision?

Question 4 10 / 10 pts

What are the component premises are there in the following statement: "If it weren’t for how much it costs and how big it is, I’d buy that TV for our bedroom." Your Answer: The first component premise is that the TV is too expensive . The second premise is that the TV is too big to fit in the bedroom .

Question 5 10 / 10 pts Below are four common misconceptions about mapping an argument. Choose any two and briefly explain why each is wrong.  o

When making an analysis and map of another person’s argument, you should correct obvious mistakes.

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Every line of reasoning in an argument map eventually leads to a conclusion.

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Unless the speaker actually states a reason, we can’t tell what they are thinking.

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In analyzing and mapping the statements in an argument, context is not important. Your Answer: Unless the speaker actually indicates a reason, we cannot tell what they are thinking

This is not necessarily true Looking at the structure of each of the mapping, just by reading carefully I am able to get a sense of what particular aspect of the topic is going to be developed. Another point is that if the document has the appropriate coherence and cohesion, this allows me to have a very clear idea of what the author has expressed, without necessarily having to receive detailed explanations at all times. In analyzing and mapping the statements in an argument, context is not important Context is important because it sets the right tone and shows the idea that someone is trying to display. Using incorrect context can send the wrong message and leave room for misconception .Correct context leaves a much more clearer picture . Quiz Score: 50 out of 50...