Types of Arguments: Deductive and Inductive

What type of argument proceeds from general ideas/facts to specific inferences?

Deductive argument

How is the main claim or main idea of a paragraph identified?

By summarizing the content in one's own words

What technique involves using direct quotes, paraphrases, and summaries to support claims?

Quotations

What is essential to defend a stand on an issue or topic?

Reasonable arguments Signup and view all the answers

Which type of argument derives from specific observations and leads to a general conclusion?

Inductive argument Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a position paper?

To advocate for a one-sided opinion Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a writer's argument?

To persuade the readers that the writer's belief is true Signup and view all the answers

What does a manifesto aim to do?

Declare publicly the intentions and motives of the writer Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of reasons/premises in an argument?

To provide evidence and support for the claim Signup and view all the answers

Which major way do authors use to present an argument by giving a logical explanation?

Using reasoning to give a logical explanation of the argument Signup and view all the answers

What technique involves manipulating the audience's perception of an issue by emphasizing one side and repressing another?

Card-stacking Signup and view all the answers

Which propaganda technique aims to make the audience accept the propagandist's program en masse?

Bandwagon Signup and view all the answers

What is the device used by politicians, labor leaders, businessmen, and ministers to win confidence by appearing to be people just like the audience?

Plain folks Signup and view all the answers

Which device makes use of testimonials to make the audience accept anything from a patent medicine to a program of national policy?

Testimonial Signup and view all the answers

What is the technique that seeks to create an urge amongst people to become part of the 'in crowd'?

Bandwagon Signup and view all the answers

Which device uses all the arts of deception to win support for oneself, group, nation, race, policy, practice, belief, or ideal?

Card-stacking Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 'glittering generalities' in propaganda?

To make people accept and approve without examining evidence Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'name-calling' device in propaganda influence people's judgment?

By giving 'bad names' to individuals and groups to condemn and reject Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the 'transfer' device in propaganda?

To carry over authority and prestige of respected institutions to gain acceptance Signup and view all the answers

Which emotion does the 'glittering generalities' device appeal to in propaganda?

Love Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of the 'name-calling' device in propaganda?

To make people form a judgment to reject and condemn without examining evidence Signup and view all the answers

In propaganda, what does the 'transfer' device primarily rely on?

Carrying over authority and prestige of respected institutions Signup and view all the answers