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.   logical
B.   sound
C.   conductive
D.   valid
Question #2
Major premise: A = B Minor premise: B = C Conclusion: A = C The form of the above argument is called a
A.   rebuttal
B.   rogerian
C.   syllogism
D.   narrative
Question #3
Pathos is the appeal to:
A.   emotion
B.   logic
C.   credibility
D.   reputation
Question #4
Deduction is derived from the Latin root for to lead:
A.   up to
B.   down from
C.   away from
D.   in to
Question #5
Induction is derived from the Latin root for to lead:
A.   down from
B.   on to
C.   in to
D.   up to
Question #6
Part of critical thinking includes:
A.   analysis
B.   all of these
C.   analysis and evaluation
D.   being skeptical
E.   evaluation
Question #7
Ethos is the appeal to:
A.   reputation
B.   emotion
C.   logic
D.   reason
Question #8
When a conclusion reached through inductive reasoning is fallacious, it is a mistaken belief based on an unsound argument.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #9
To be critical is to:
A.   give thoughtful consideration
B.   all of these
C.   use careful judgment
D.   objectively analyze and evaluate an issue
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.   convincing
C.   clear
D.   logical
Question #11
An assumption is an idea that is accepted as false.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #14
If A = B, then A = C. The form of the above argument is called
A.   informal reasoning
B.   inductive reasoning
C.   deductive reasoning
D.   formal reasoning
Question #15
Logos is the appeal to:
A.   logic
B.   emotion
C.   reputation
D.   values

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