Comm 112 Exam

1. Define and give examples of the each of the following fallacies.
 

False analogy
Hasty generalization
False cause
Slippery slope
Begging the question
Non sequitor
Ad hominem
Ad populum
Appeal to tradition
Straw arguments
Equivocation
Amphiboly
Emotive language
2. Given an argument, use Infante's Inventional System to describe the major issues and sub-issues. Provide support at each step.
1. Problem
a. What are the signs of the problem?
b. What is the specific harm?
c. How widespread is the harm?
2. Blame
a. What causes the problem?
b. How is the present system at fault?
c. How should the present system be changed?
3. Solution
a. What are the possible solutions?
b. Which solution best solves the problem?
4. Consequences
a.  What good outcomes will result form the solution?
b. What bad outcomes will result form the solution?
3. Use Toulmin's System of Logic to analyze an argument.  Chart the analysis according to the Toulmin format.  Use the following terms to do your analysis: data, claim, qualifier, warrant, backing and rebuttal.

4. Use the classical syllogism to analyze an argument.  Provide the major premise, minor premise and conclusion.