Define and illustrate the Toulmin Model. Define the six components of this model. Feel free to draw the model if necessary

What will be an ideal response?


? Grounds or reasoning.
? Claim or the statement the audience is to act on.
? Warrant or the rationale.
? Backing or the additional evidence.
? Qualifier an attempt to reduce the strength of the claim.
? Rebuttal or a more explicit reference to any exception that would invalidate the claim.

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______ is(are) not a traditional narrative element.

a. Scene b. Characters c. Plot d. Context

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In Toulmin's Model of Argument, you should not include a qualifier if there is a reservation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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"Your speech topic was too complex and, consequently, I found it difficult to understand your key

ideas. I don't think anyone in the audience was able to follow along". The preceding statement is an acceptable way to open a critique of a speech. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which type of informative speech shows the audience how to do something?

A) description B) explanation C) demonstration D) repetition

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