ENC Prep Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
1. What is the primary distinction between formal and informal arguments? - ANSWERS(Burden of proof) With formal you have to prove and research, Informal do not require that
2. A claim that asserts that something exists, has existed, or will exist...
1. What is the primary distinction between formal and informal arguments? - ANSWERS(Burden of proof)
With formal you have to prove and research, Informal do not require that
2. A claim that asserts that something exists, has existed, or will exist, based on data that the audience
will accept as objectively verifiable is a... - ANSWERS3 claims(fact, policy, and value) This is a factual claim
3. What are the major causes of illogicality in argumentation discussed in class? - ANSWERSbiased and
stereotypes, ignorance
4. We may associate "father" with a feeling of love or security or we may picture our own father. This
sentence is an example of what type of meaning? - ANSWERSConnotation
5. An attack on an opposing view in order to weaken it, invalidate it, or make it less credible is called
what? - ANSWERSRefutation (refuting, going against it)
6. Deductive reasoning is a form of reasoning that moves from... - ANSWERS6. broad to narrow, general
to specific. Ex(all enc1102 students are smart, Jackson is an 1102 student so he is smart)
7. Which model of argumentation uses the terms claim, support, warrant, rebuttal, qualifiers, and
backing? - ANSWERSToulmin model
8. "The United States of America is the most powerful country in the world." This statement is an
example of what type of claim? - ANSWERSClaim of value (expresses opinion)
9. What are the three key elements of the Aristotelian model? - ANSWERSEgos, Lothos, Pathos
, 10. What are the major elements of the Rogerian Argument? - ANSWERSDon't take a side, stay neutral,
find common ground solution both parties agree on
12. An argument that is based on a misrepresentation of the opponent's position is called... -
ANSWERSStrawman
13. A flaw in reasoning is called... - ANSWERSFallacy
14. What is another name for Ad hominem? - ANSWERSPersonal Attack
15. What are three types of claims discussed in this class? - ANSWERSFact, Policy, and Value
16. A pleasant expression used in place of one that is less agreeable but possibly more accurate is
called... - ANSWERSEuphemism (ex, he passed away)
17. Inductive reasoning is a form of reasoning that moves from.... - ANSWERSspecific to general
18. A general principle or assumption that establishes a connection between the support and the claim is
(Hint: serves as a glue).... - ANSWERSwarrant (refers to further expantion linkage between main
idea,claim, major supporting details)
19. The process of establishing a claim and then proving it with the use of logical reasoning, examples,
and research is... - ANSWERSArguement
20. The central character or actor in literature is called... - ANSWERSProtagonist
21. The chain of events in literature is called..... - ANSWERSPlot
22. "In America, women have always been paid less, so let's not mess with long- standing tradition." This
is an example of which fallacy? - ANSWERSAppeal to Tradition (Saying that this is the way its been this is
the way its going to be)
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