What is reasoning by analogy, and what should the speaker consider when using an argument
from analogy?
What will be an ideal response?
Reasoning by analogy is one in which the speaker demonstrates how an unfamiliar
thing, idea, or situation is similar to something the audience already understands by
drawing a conclusion between two things or situations. These things must share some
essential common feature for the reasoning by analogy to be sound.
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In his speech, Roger explains to the city council the common ways cities handle
citizens' trash disposal needs. He discusses an annual city-wide cleanup as one possibility versus a "special pickup" for each individual household (one free per year, scheduled by the household) as another possibility. He presents the information in a fair and unbiased manner, in the interest of empowering the council to choose freely and intelligently their own program for waste management. By doing so, he is _____. A) sharing ideas B) articulating alternatives C) providing a demonstration D) shaping listener perceptions
When you want to reinforce, change, or influence the
attitudes, beliefs, or actions of the audience, your general purpose is to _________. Fill in the blanks with correct word
Which of the following would be a good classroom color for young children?
a. brown b. green c. gray d. white e. yellow
Which of the following details will best convey the historical importance of a sporting event?
A. team rivalries B. final score C. feel of the crowd D. strategy analysis