Deck 3: The Structure of Argument

Question 1

When you have two separate sets of premises justifying the same conclusion, you have a divergent

Answer 1

False

Question 2

If an argument employs more than one structure it is considered to be multi-structured.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

An argument that has a set of premises employing a single line of reasoning to justify a conclusion is called a ______________ argument.

A) single convergent
B) multiple-separate convergent
C) divergent
D) multiple-linked convergent

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The following is an example of what structure of argument?
Stan is going to the mall. So, he'll probably get a soft pretzel.

A) single convergent
B) multiple-separate convergent
C) divergent
D) multiple-linked convergent

Question 5

An argument where the relevance of a premise is dependent upon the truth of other premises has what structure?

A) divergent
B) single convergent
C) multiple-linked convergent
D) none of the above

Question 6

What structure does the following argument have?
All dogs are mammals. Peanut is a dog and he barks. Therefore, Peanut is a mammal and some mammals bark.

A) single convergent
B) multiple-separate convergent
C) divergent
D) multiple-linked convergent