English 104 - Critical Analysis and Literature » Fall 2021 » Week 1 Quiz

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Question #1
A _______form means that the conclusion logically follows from the premises; in other words, the premises guarantee the conclusion
A.   sound
B.   valid
C.   logical
D.   conductive
Question #2
Major premise: A = B Minor premise: B = C Conclusion: A = C The form of the above argument is called a
A.   rogerian
B.   narrative
C.   rebuttal
D.   syllogism
Question #3
Pathos is the appeal to:
A.   logic
B.   reputation
C.   credibility
D.   emotion
Question #4
Deduction is derived from the Latin root for to lead:
A.   down from
B.   up to
C.   in to
D.   away from
Question #5
Induction is derived from the Latin root for to lead:
A.   up to
B.   in to
C.   on to
D.   down from
Question #6
Part of critical thinking includes:
A.   analysis and evaluation
B.   evaluation
C.   being skeptical
D.   all of these
E.   analysis
Question #7
Ethos is the appeal to:
A.   reason
B.   emotion
C.   logic
D.   reputation
Question #8
When a conclusion reached through inductive reasoning is fallacious, it is a mistaken belief based on an unsound argument.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #9
To be critical is to:
A.   give thoughtful consideration
B.   objectively analyze and evaluate an issue
C.   use careful judgment
D.   all of these
E.   give thoughtful consideration and use careful judgment
Question #10
When a conclusion reached through inductive reasoning is cogent, it is:
A.   clear, logical, and convincing
B.   logical
C.   convincing
D.   clear
Question #11
An assumption is an idea that is accepted as false.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #12
A sound deductive argument must have the following:
A.   valid reasoning and true premises
B.   none of these
C.   invalid reasoning
Question #13
An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reason.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #14
If A = B, then A = C. The form of the above argument is called
A.   formal reasoning
B.   inductive reasoning
C.   informal reasoning
D.   deductive reasoning
Question #15
Logos is the appeal to:
A.   emotion
B.   values
C.   logic
D.   reputation

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