Analyze the claim below. Determine the type of claim, the form of reasoning involved, and what would be needed to prove the claim. "A fetus is a human being from the moment of conception."
What will be an ideal response?
This statement reflects a claim of fact. Definition is essential to deciding this claim. What is a human being, what is a fetus, and how do the characteristics of the fetus reflect those of a human being? The form of reasoning would be deductive, or reasoning from generalization. To the extent that the speaker could get the audience to agree with his/her definitions, this could be a power form of argument.
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In 2013, the Supreme Court handed down a decision reviewing the Third Circuit’s ruling on whether cable customers could file suit as a class against alleged antitrust violations in Comcast’s pricing schemes in Philadelphia (Comcast Corp. v. Behrend). What did the Court say?
a) Cable companies could be considered a class; b) Cable customers had no standing to sue; c) Cable customers had a choice to move to satellite; d) Cable customers could not be considered a class; e) None of these.
P. T. Barnum was most likely the first person to ______.
a. use publicity stunts b. have traveling exhibits c. promote a road show d. hold a press conference
People with low self-esteem are likely to be more
A) critical of others. B) open to seeking opportunities to improve skills that need improving. C) comfortable having others observe them when they perform. D) open to admitting to having both strengths and weaknesses.
The process of using messages to generate meaning within the self is called interpersonal communication.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)