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Types of Arguments

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Which type of argument uses comparisons between events or individuals to draw conclusions?

Authority Arguments

Definition Arguments

Causal Arguments

Analogical Arguments (correct)

Authority arguments rely solely on personal opinions without citing other authors.

False

What type of argument is primarily concerned with explaining causes?

Causal Arguments

A ______ argument provides explanations of terms or concepts.

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Match the type of argument to its description:

Analogical Arguments = Establish comparisons between events or individuals Authority Arguments = Use ideas from other authors to support your own Causal Arguments = Explain the causes Definition Arguments = Provide explanations of terms or concepts Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component that strengthens a persuasive argument?

Anticipating and addressing counter-arguments Signup and view all the answers

Myths and historical facts are presented as entirely separate in historical narratives.

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What role does the author's perspective play in crafting a text?

It shapes the structure and arguments of the text. Signup and view all the answers

A strong conclusion should summarize the main argument and address the impact of the ______.

debate Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Myths = Cultural stories that may contain historical elements Author's Perspective = Influences how the text is structured Central Argument = The main claim that the text supports Supporting Evidence = Details that bolster the central argument Signup and view all the answers

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Types of Arguments

Arguments by analogy: Establish comparisons between individuals to draw logical conclusions
Arguments based on the ideas of other authors: Use ideas or concepts from other authors to support a claim
Arguments based on examples: Explain the concept, using examples to clarify the meaning.
Arguments based on definitions: Provide explanations to clarify the definitions of terms used in an argument.

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This quiz covers various types of arguments, including arguments by analogy, those based on other authors' ideas, examples, and definitions. Test your understanding of how these different forms of reasoning work and their purposes in logical discourse.