Effective Argumentation and Expressing Opinions

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What is the main purpose of elaboration in presenting a theory or system?

To present only facts and ignore opinions
To bring about clarity and detailed understanding (correct)
To add complexity to the presentation
To influence others emotionally

What is the term for the process of presenting an opinion and taking a stand on an issue?

Rhetorical Appeal
Elaboration
Logical Fallacy
Argumentation (correct)

What is the primary goal of using logos in persuasive communication?

To distract from the main point
To establish credibility
To use hard facts and logic (correct)
To evoke an emotional response

What should be avoided in disseminating information properly?

Logical fallacies (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the combination of points of information, rhetorical appeals, and avoidance of logical fallacies?

Disseminating Information Properly (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using ethos in persuasive communication?

To establish credibility and trust (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary element of argumentative communication in debates?

Listening to the opposing side (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of debates?

To settle issues logically and amicably (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'hasty generalization' in the context of debates?

A biased conclusion drawn from a small sample (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for 'statements that reflect flaws and inconsistencies in your reasoning'?

Fallacies (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective debate?

Raising one's voice to convince others (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying fallacies in debates?

To avoid flaws in reasoning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument against increasing taxes in the given passage?

The government needs to focus on collecting taxes efficiently before proposing an increase (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of appeal is used in the statement 'A middle class family will lose more than 30% of its monthly income if taxes are raised'?

Emotional Appeal (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the perceived problem with the government's tax collection?

The government does not collect taxes efficiently (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication is described in the passage as 'A formal argumentation of a specific issue'?

Formal Debates (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the main consequence of increasing taxes?

The middle class will have a lower standard of living (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's main concern about increasing taxes?

The middle class will be disproportionately affected (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Latin phrase 'Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc'?

After this, therefore because of this (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with the post hoc fallacy?

It suggests causality based on the order of events (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a pattern of reasoning that is rendered invalid by a flaw in its logical structure?

Non Sequitur (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common characteristic of non sequitur statements?

They start with a true premise but have a false conclusion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a post hoc fallacy?

A black cat crossed my path yesterday, and afterwards I had a bad day (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main flaw in the argument 'People have been having cancer even before cigarettes were invented, therefore smoking does not cause cancer'?

It is a non sequitur (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the literal translation of 'Argumentum Ad Hominem'?

To the person (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of Argumentum Ad Hominem?

Questioning someone's character and motives instead of their argument (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fallacy that involves exploiting feelings of pity or guilt to win support for an argument?

Argumentum Ad Misericordiam (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in arguing logically, according to the text?

Examine the issue by doing relevant research on its different dimensions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when listening to your opponents' arguments?

Acknowledge their valid points and point out the weaknesses in their claims (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in arguing logically, according to the text?

Make a summary of the key arguments (B) Signup and view all the answers