1.
(04.01 LC)
An argument is (10 points)
2.
(04.01 LC)
Which of these is an important element in establishing an effective argument? (10 points)
3.
(04.01 LC)
An argument gives you the opportunity to (10 points)
4.
(04.01 LC)
Ethos uses responsible research practices and fair use of appeals to establish _________________. (10 points)
5.
(04.01 MC)
Match the logical fallacy to the correct definition. (15 points)
| 1. | Slippery Slope | |
| 2. |
Post Hoc |
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| 3. |
Fear |
| a. | Incorrectly assumes that one event causes another |
| b. |
Uses worst-case scenarios to create support |
| c. |
Claims that one action leads to a series of undesirable events |
6.
(04.01 MC)
America: Love it or leave it!
The flawed logic in this statement is an example of (20 points)
7.
(04.01 HC)
In his closing argument during the O.J. Simpson murder trial, defense attorney Johnnie Cochran said to the jury:
“You are empowered to do justice. You are empowered to ensure that this great system of ours works. Listen for a moment, will you, please. One of my favorite people in history is the great Frederick Douglas. He said shortly after the slaves were freed, quote, “In a composite nation like ours as before the law, there should be no rich, no poor, no high, no low, no white, no black, but common country, common citizenship, equal rights and a common destiny.” This marvelous statement was made more than 100 years ago. It’s an ideal worth striving for and one that we still strive for. We haven’t reached this goal yet, but certainly in this great country of ours, we’re trying. With a jury such as this, we hope we can do that in this particular case.”
Evaluate Cochran’s argument in terms of logos, pathos, and ethos. Use evidence from the statement to support your answer. Your response should be a minimum of five sentences. (25 points)
