Question

1 multiple answer 1 point
an enthymeme is composed of which elements? (choose all that apply)
claim
reason(s)
backing
warrants
2 multiple choice 1 point
__________ occur when the sample is simply too small to be a reliable basis for claims about the target population.
hasty generalizations
slippery slopes
red herrings
ad hominems
clear my selection

Explanation:

Question 1

An enthymeme is a syllogism (a type of argument) with an implicit premise or conclusion. Its core elements include a claim (the conclusion) and reason(s) (premises). Backing and warrants are more associated with the Toulmin model's detailed structure, but an enthymeme's basic composition is claim and reason(s).

Hasty generalizations are fallacies where a conclusion is drawn from a sample that is too small or unrepresentative. Slippery slopes involve claiming a chain of events from a single action, red herrings are distractions, and ad hominems attack the person. The description matches hasty generalizations.

Answer:

A. claim, B. reason(s)

Question 2