midterm exam 51
1/What is a claim in terms of argumentation?
2.Identify each of the three types of claims and explain the primary goal and/or purpose for each one. (2 points for each type of claim)
3.Identify the type of claim being used in the following statement. Each type of claim is only represented once on this exam. Medical insurance companies should/should not be required to cover contraceptive services.
a) claim of fact
b)claim of value
c)Claim of policy
4.Identify the type of claim being used in the following statement. Each type of claim is only represented once on this exam. Skilled videogame players are/are not athletes.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
5.Identify the type of claim being used in the following statement. Each type of claim is only represented once on this exam.
Using reproductive technology to produce “designer babies†is/is not ethical behavior.
8)Identify the fallacy that is present in the statement below. Each of the six fallacies is only represented once on this exam.
Either we invest more money in improving our mental health care system or our society will experience more frequent outbursts of violence in mass shootings.
