Classical, Toulmin, Rogerian Reading Quiz

ENGL1302 – Rhetoric

 Question 1
5 out of 5 points

Which of the following models of argumentation has an introduction, statement

of the background, proposition, proof, refutation, and a conclusion?
Selected Answer:
Classical
Answers:
Classical
Toulmin
Rogerian
 Question 2
5 out of 5 points

In the Classical model, what is the introduction also called?

Selected Answer:
exordium
Answers:
exordium
narratio
partitio
confirmatio
refutatio
peroratio
 Question 3
5 out of 5 points

In the Classical model, what is the conclusion also called?

Selected Answer:
peroration
Answers: exordium
narratio
partitio
 confirmatio
refutatio

peroration
 Question 4
5 out of 5 points

In the Classical model, what is the refutation also called?

Selected Answer:
refutatio
Answers: exordium
narratio
partitio
confirmatio

refutatio
peroration
 Question 5
5 out of 5 points

In the Classical model, what is the narratio?

Selected
Answer: the place where you tell about the key events of your argument
Answers: the place where to urge your audience to consider your argument

the place where you tell about the key events of your argument
the place where you divide the parts of your argument and outline
the major points
the place where you present the majority of your argument
the place where you anticipate and refute the opposition
the place where you summarize your important points.
 Question 6
5 out of 5 points

The person who gave the Classical model real structure was
 Selected Answer:
Quintilian
Answers: Aristotle
Plato
Cicero

Quintilian
 Question 7
0 out of 5 points

When using the Toulmin model, which of the following questions might be
helpful to determine the structure of the argument?
Selected
Answers: Should qualifiers be added to anticipate possible exceptions?

Should warrants be used to validate the trustworthiness of the

data used?

Should common ground be used to consider differing views?

Answers:
Should qualifiers be added to anticipate possible exceptions?

Should warrants be used to validate the trustworthiness of the

data used?
Should common ground be used to consider differing views?
Should the tone be cooperative and not confrontational?
All of these choices
none of these choices
 Question 8
5 out of 5 points

One part of the Toulmin Model includes determining underlying warrants.

Warrants need to be validated because the warrants gain strength when they
are reinforced.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
 Question 9
5 out of 5 points
 A _________ is the assurance that the evidence brought in to support the claim
is complete reliable and that it rests on sound principles or values.
Selected Answer:
warrant
Answers: data
grounds
backing

warrant
 Question 10
5 out of 5 points

According to the information presented in the chapter over the Toulmin model,
there are five different kinds of data to authenticate a claim. Which type of data
includes data that has been obtained firsthand experience?
Selected Answer:
testimonial or experiential data
Answers: legal data
scientific data

testimonial or experiential data

scholarly or documentary data
statistical data
 Question 11
5 out of 5 points

According to the information presented in the chapter over the Toulmin model,
there are two types of claims. Which claim asserts that something should exist?
Selected Answer:
subjective
Answers:
subjective
objective
 Question 12
5 out of 5 points
 Which model of argument is an enhancement of the Classical model to meet the
complexities of contemporary situations?
Selected Answer:
Toulmin
Answers: Rogerian

Toulmin
 Question 13
5 out of 5 points

The Rogerian approach requires

Selected Answers:
someone to use multiple perspectives

someone to be tolerant and respectful of differing viewpoints

Answers: someone to use a single perspective

someone to use multiple perspectives

someone to be tolerant and respectful of differing viewpoints

someone to be antagonistic to the views of others
 Question 14
5 out of 5 points

One difference between the Rogerian model and the other models is…
Selected
Answer: that the other models approach the subject in an aggressive way
while the Rogerian model approaches the subject in hopes of
reaching a solution to a problem
Answers: that the other models approach the subject in a passive way while
the Rogerian model approaches the subject in an aggressive way.
that the other models approach the subject in a passive way while
the Rogerian model approaches the subject in a consensus way

that the other models approach the subject in an aggressive way

while the Rogerian model approaches the subject in hopes of
reaching a solution to a problem
 Question 15
5 out of 5 points
 What is the first step in the Rogerian problem-to-solution approach?
Selected
Answer: The arguer formulates the problem as a common problem and
explains the problem as he or she sees it.
Answers: The modified problem is discussed in terms of mutually satisfying
solution, with points of dissent isolated and examined for their flaws
in reasoning, inconsistencies, omissions, and so on.
The arguer fairly considers the positions of those whose solutions
differ from that of the arguer, showing in some instances and to
certain extents, those solutions may be viable, but the arguer then
modifies the solution(s) to propose the solution the arguer endorses.

The arguer formulates the problem as a common problem and

explains the problem as he or she sees it.
 Question 16
0 out of 5 points

How does the Rogerian Model modify the Classical model?

Selected
Answer: There is no modification between the Rogerian Model and the
Classical Model.
Answers:
The Rogerian Model emphasizes common ground before calling
attention to points of disagreement.
The Rogerian Model emphasizes common ground after calling
attention to points of disagreement.
The Rogerian Model does not emphasize common ground.
There is no modification between the Rogerian Model and the
Classical Model.
 Question 17
5 out of 5 points

What is the third step in the Rogerian problem-to-solution approach?

Selected
Answer: The modified problem is discussed in terms of mutually satisfying
solution, with points of dissent isolated and examined for their flaws
in reasoning, inconsistencies, omissions, and so on.
Answers:
 The modified problem is discussed in terms of mutually satisfying
solution, with points of dissent isolated and examined for their flaws
in reasoning, inconsistencies, omissions, and so on.
The arguer fairly considers the positions of those whose solutions
differ from that of the arguer, showing in some instances and to
certain extents, those solutions may be viable, but the arguer then
modifies the solution(s) to propose the solution the arguer endorses.
The arguer formulates the problem as a common problem and
explains the problem as he or she sees it.
 Question 18
5 out of 5 points

Which of the following models emphasizes points of agreement over points of

disagreement and treats the issue as a common problem for both the writer and
the audience?
Selected Answer:
Rogerian
Answers: Classical
Toulmin

Rogerian
 Question 19
5 out of 5 points

Which of the models follows a predetermined arrangement of elements?

Selected Answer:
Classical
Answers:
Classical
Toulmin
Rogerian
 Question 20
5 out of 5 points

Which of the models is based on humanistic values that take into account the
importance of social cooperation in argument?
Selected Answer:
Rogerian
Answers: Classical
Toulmin

Rogerian