According to the three-part model developed by Stephen Toulmin, the _____ is the conclusion a speaker wants his or her audience to agree with.

a. claim
b. warrant
c. support
d. premise


a. claim
The claim (C) is the conclusion a speaker wants his or her audience to agree with. For example, a speaker might claim:"Jim’s car needs a tune-up."

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An illustration that includes the word "imagine," or presents a scenario that might happen, is

a. a hypothetical illustration. b. an extended illustration. c. a definition. d. an explanation.

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A persuasive speech on US immigration reform is an example of a question of policy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In cultures where power distance is small, people tend to assume that those in power do not deserve it.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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