Question

multiple choice 1 point
the goal of a classification argument is...
to argue that certain documents should be classified.
to argue for a particular definition of a term or concept that could have several definitions.
to break a definition down into separate classes.
to argue against a definition of a term or concept.
clear my selection
2 multiple answer 1 point
a definition essay... (choose all that apply)
none of these.
tells a story about a term.
argues whether something meets a definition.
defines an abstract term.

Explanation:

Question 1 (Multiple Choice)

A classification argument aims to divide a concept or term into distinct classes or categories. Let's analyze each option:

• Option 1: Classifying documents is not the goal of a classification argument (it's about concepts/terms).
• Option 2: Arguing for a particular definition is a definition argument, not classification.
• Option 3: Breaking a definition into separate classes matches the goal of a classification argument.
• Option 4: Arguing against a definition is not classification; it's a counter - definition argument.

• "none of these" is incorrect as other options are valid.
• "tells a story about a term" is incorrect; a definition essay defines, not just tells a story.
• "argues whether something meets a definition" is correct (a type of definition essay can argue if a subject fits a definition).
• "defines an abstract term" is correct (definition essays often define abstract concepts like "love", "justice").

Answer:

C. to break a definition down into separate classes.

Question 2 (Multiple Answer)